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What is Stefon Diggs accused of?

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Stefon Diggs is accused of felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery after an alleged incident involving his private chef, who claims Diggs struck and attempted to choke her during a dispute over money. He denies the allegations and faces arraignment shortly before the AFC championship game.

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Patriots star Stefon Diggs facing assault charges

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  • Stefon Diggs accused of assaulting his live-in private chef 6s
  • Incident allegedly occurred after dispute over unpaid money 17s
  • NFL Commissioner could place Diggs on paid leave 50s
  • Diggs' lawyer denies allegations, citing financial dispute 1m 1s
  • Diggs set for arraignment next month before AFC championship 1m 29s

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Patriots star Stefon Diggs facing assault charges
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CBS News
4 hours ago
Patriots star Stefon Diggs facing assault charges

Stefon Diggs allegedly strangled and assaulted his live-in private chef on December 2nd at his Dedham, Massachusetts home.

Patriots star Stefon Diggs facing assault charges
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4 hours ago
Patriots star Stefon Diggs facing assault charges

The woman claims Diggs entered her bedroom after a dispute over money, smacked her, tried to choke her causing breathing trouble and fear of blacking out, then threw her onto the bed.

NFL star Stefon Diggs accused of strangulation
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17 hours ago
NFL star Stefon Diggs accused of strangulation

Stefon Diggs faces felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery charges stemming from an incident involving his private chef.

NFL star Stefon Diggs accused of strangulation
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CBS America
17 hours ago
NFL star Stefon Diggs accused of strangulation

Court documents allege Diggs became angry during a text exchange about money owed, smacked his private chef across the face, and attempted to choke her with his elbow until she nearly blacked out.

Stefon Diggs charged with strangulation, assault and battery
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Stefon Diggs charged with strangulation, assault and battery

Stefon Diggs is facing criminal charges, including felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery.

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