NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs was found not guilty of assaulting his private chef on Tuesday, according to reports. The verdict officially clears the Houston Texans star of the charges stemming from a previous incident involving a former member of his personal staff.
The legal proceedings concluded after a review of the evidence, bringing an end to the case that had been pending against the veteran wideout. Diggs, who has also played for the Minnesota Vikings and Buffalo Bills, had been facing allegations of an altercation with the chef, but the court’s decision on Tuesday removes the legal cloud over his upcoming season.
While the NFL typically reviews off-field incidents under its personal conduct policy, a not-guilty verdict often mitigates potential league-mandated discipline. Diggs is currently preparing for his first season in Houston after being acquired via trade earlier this offseason. Neither Diggs nor his legal team have released an official statement following the court's announcement.
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