New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing charges of felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery stemming from an alleged incident on December 2, 2025, in Dedham, Massachusetts. The allegations involve a woman who was working as his personal chef, whom he reportedly hired in July 2025 and allowed to stay at his residence. According to the police report, the dispute arose over unpaid wages, during which Diggs allegedly slapped her and attempted to choke her with his arm around her neck before throwing her onto a bed. Diggs has categorically denied the allegations through statements from the Patriots and his attorney, who described it as an unsubstantiated claim tied to a financial disagreement. He is scheduled for arraignment on January 23, 2026.
The chef’s identity has not been publicly disclosed in any official reports, court documents, or news coverage, where she is consistently referred to anonymously as “the woman” or “the alleged victim.” Based on recent searches of social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), no credible posts or discussions have revealed her name or other identifying details—most mentions simply echo the news reports without speculation on her identity. Some earlier rumors on X incorrectly referred to the chef as male, but this contradicts the police report confirming the victim is female. Overall, social media has not identified the individual involved.
Stefon Diggs and Cardi B’s relationship first sparked rumors in October 2024, though some reports trace public confirmation back to May 2023 amid earlier speculation and brief breakup rumors. They welcomed a newborn son on November 4, 2025, shortly after Cardi B’s pregnancy was announced.
The main controversy stems from allegations that Diggs fathered multiple children with other women during their relationship, including while Cardi B was pregnant. In September 2025, model Gisselle filed a paternity suit claiming Diggs is the father of her then-5-month-old daughter, with documents dating back to December 2024. A paternity test in November 2025 confirmed he is the father of at least one such child (a 7-month-old at the time). Reports and rumors have claimed he has up to four kids on the way with different women, leading to public backlash and accusations of infidelity. Cardi B has addressed this, stating she can’t “go back in time” and defending her choice to stay, while agreeing to potential joint custody arrangements if proven.
Regarding Christmas 2025, the couple spent the holiday apart, with Diggs sharing photos of time with his other three children (from previous relationships and the recent paternity case), while Cardi B celebrated with her own kids. This fueled fan speculation and criticism, prompting Cardi B to clap back at “mean” commenters on social media, emphasizing that separate celebrations don’t indicate issues and urging fans to respect their blended family dynamics. Her friend also clarified there was “no drama” involved.
