Former New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs was found not guilty on Tuesday of assaulting his private chef during a dispute over payment, according to a report from the Associated Press.
The legal proceedings, which concluded on Tuesday, centered on allegations that Diggs physically assaulted a personal staff member following a disagreement regarding financial compensation for services rendered. The court's decision brings a definitive end to the criminal charges that had been filed against the veteran NFL player. According to the Associated Press, the verdict clears Diggs of all criminal counts related to the alleged physical altercation.
The case had been under significant scrutiny as it involved a physical confrontation stemming from a professional relationship between the high-profile athlete and his personal chef. With the not guilty verdict now official, the legal cloud surrounding the former Patriots receiver has been lifted, resolving the matter in his favor. The dispute was reportedly strictly related to a disagreement over pay, a detail that remained a central focus of the case throughout the trial process.
At this time, representatives for Stefon Diggs have not issued an official public statement regarding the jury's decision or the conclusion of the legal matter. The Associated Press was the primary source to report the final ruling from the courtroom on Tuesday afternoon. Diggs, who is identified as a former member of the New England Patriots in the report, had been facing these allegations for several months prior to the start of this week's trial.
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