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Trial date set in Stefon Diggs assault and strangulation case

Nbcnews · · 475 words · By Marc Fortier; NBC Boston; Robert Goulston
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What to know about Legal Proceedings

A trial date was set Wednesday in former New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs‘ assault and strangulation case.

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What happened

A trial date was set Wednesday in former New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs‘ assault and strangulation case.

Why it matters

Diggs, who was released by the Patriots last month, is facing several criminal charges stemming from an alleged dispute with his former private chef last year.

Common ground

A pretrial hearing was held Wednesday, but Diggs was not required to attend because he is out of state.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 11 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Diggs was arraigned in early February in a hearing that lasted just over a minute. He pleaded not guilty and was released on personal recognizance bail and ordered to stay away from the victim.”
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Wikipedia entries contain no information about Diggs' arraignment, bail, or court orders.
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Claim 2: “The criminal complaint identifies the victim as Diggs’ private chef who was working in his Dedham home. She told police that on Dec. 2, she and Diggs had a dispute over text message about money she believed was owed to her.”
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No evidence found in any sources confirming the chef's identity or dispute details.
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Claim 3: “At Wednesday’s hearing, the judge set Diggs’ trial date for May 4.”
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No evidence found in any sources confirming trial date scheduling or related legal proceedings.
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Claim 4: “According to the complaint, the chef said Diggs smacked her across the face and tried to choke her with the crux of his elbow. She filed the report two weeks later, telling police she was hesitant because of Diggs’ fame.”
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No evidence found in any sources confirming the alleged physical altercation or reporting timeline.
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Claim 5: “Diggs, who was released by the Patriots last month, is facing several criminal charges stemming from an alleged dispute with his former private chef last year.”
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Wikipedia entries only mention Stefon Diggs' NFL career and Patriots' future seasons (2025-2026), with no information about his release or charges.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 season was the New England Patriots' 56th in the National Football League (NFL), their 66th overall, their second under de facto general manager Eliot Wolf, their first under head coach Mike …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 season will be the New England Patriots' 57th in the National Football League (NFL), their 67th overall, their third under de facto general manager Eliot Wolf and their second under head coac…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Stefon Marsean Diggs (born November 29, 1993) is an American professional football wide receiver. He played college football for the Maryland Terrapins and was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stefon_Diggs
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Claim 6: “The two sides also cleared up several outstanding motions pertaining to the protective order in the case, as well as some texts and emails the defense team wants access to.”
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No evidence found in any sources confirming resolution of motions or access to communications in the case.
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Claim 7: “A pretrial hearing was held Wednesday, but Diggs was not required to attend because he is out of state.”
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Wikipedia entries contain unrelated information about Buffalo Bills, Ken Crawley, and 1993 events, with no mention of pretrial hearings or Diggs' location.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2022 season was the Buffalo Bills' 63rd in the National Football League (NFL), their 63rd as a franchise, their eighth full season under the ownership of Terry and Kim Pegula, and their sixth und…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ken Crawley (born February 8, 1993) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Colorado Buffaloes…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following events occurred in November 1993. For a more complete listing of notable deaths this month, see Deaths in November 1993.
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Claim 8: “The New England Patriots released Diggs ahead of free agency in what was seen as a cost-saving move. His release cleared $16.8 million in salary cap space for the team.”
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Wikipedia entries only mention future Patriots seasons (2025-2026) and no release details or financial information.
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Claim 9: “A trial date was set Wednesday in former New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs‘ assault and strangulation case.”
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No evidence found in Wikipedia or other sources confirming trial date setting for Stefon Diggs' case.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Minneapolis Miracle (also known as the Minnesota Miracle) was the final play of a NFC divisional playoff game played between the Minnesota Vikings and the New Orleans Saints at U.S. Bank Stadium i…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Stefon Marsean Diggs (born November 29, 1993) is an American professional football wide receiver. He played college football for the Maryland Terrapins and was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stefon_Diggs
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Trevon De'Sean Diggs (born September 20, 1998) is an American professional football cornerback. He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide and was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the se…
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Claim 10: “Diggs has denied the allegations.”
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Claim 11: “Diggs’ arraignment was initially scheduled in Dedham District Court for Jan. 23 but was postponed to Feb. 13 -- after the Super Bowl -- at his attorneys’ request, so as to avoid “a scheduling conflict with Diggs’ professional commitments.””
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