The assault trial of former New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs opened Monday in Norfolk County District Court with testimony from Jamila Adams, a former live-in chef who alleged the athlete physically attacked her. Adams, who testified that she and Diggs had a sexual relationship before she began working for him, told the jury the four-time Pro Bowl player slapped and choked her during a dispute at his residence in December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to reports from TMZ and Law&Crime, Adams testified that her connection with Diggs began as a friendship after he inquired about her cooking services more than four years ago. The relationship eventually became sexual, and they reached an agreement for her to begin working for him in February 2025. By July 2025, Adams had moved into his home and was paid $2,000 per week to serve as his chef.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Adams testified that the alleged assault followed an exchange of heated text messages regarding her exclusion from a planned trip to Miami with Diggs and his entourage. She told the court that Diggs entered her bedroom and struck her with an open hand before placing her in a chokehold. Adams described a struggle for breath during the encounter, which she characterized as a physical assault.<\/p>\n\n\n\n