Stefon Diggs just scored a legal victory, but this time, there was no football involved.
The NFL wide receiver has received some favorable news after a judge rejected Christopher Griffith‘s request to move their ongoing legal battle to another location.
Griffith, the man accusing Diggs of sexual misconduct, wanted the case moved away from the area surrounding the Washington Commanders’ home stadium in Maryland.
His concern? The local jury pool could contain too many Commanders supporters who might give the football star an unfair advantage.
Apparently, Griffith believes football loyalty could become a problem when it’s time to decide what happened behind closed doors.
However, the judge wasn’t convinced.
A United States District Court judge turned down Christopher Griffith’s request … and specifically stated he doesn’t think the case playing out in a Prince George County court will unfairly benefit Diggs just because the Washington Commanders play their home games in the same county.
The judge adds that the county isn’t so stocked with Commanders fans that potential jurors will necessarily flock to Diggs’ aid just because they live there.
Per the ruling, the judge said jury selection will be the time to weed out potential biases like this … and denied the motion.
The latest ruling does not determine who is telling the truth. It simply means the case will continue in its current Maryland venue.
For now, Griffith hasn’t gotten the courtroom relocation he wanted, and Diggs can continue preparing for the next stage of the legal fight.
One thing is certain: this courtroom drama has already delivered more twists than some NFL seasons, and neither side appears ready to call it quits.
