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Stefon Diggs Faces Drugging, Assault Lawsuit; Judge Orders More Info
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By the numbers: this timeline documents 8 events from Nov 30, -0001 to Jun 12, 2026, drawn from 2 sources.
“I mean, I think we are probably at the number that we would need right now. I would not say anything is off the table,”
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Background
Christopher Blake Griffith, identified as a clothing designer who had collaborated with Stefon Diggs on his fashion label Liem Homme, initiated a civil lawsuit alleging that Diggs drugged and sexually assaulted him on May 22, 2023. The alleged incident reportedly occurred at Diggs' residence in Rockville, Maryland.
In response to these serious allegations, Stefon Diggs has consistently denied any wrongdoing. Court documents indicate his defense is that he went to bed after returning from a charity basketball game in Washington, D.C., on the night in question and that no assault took place.
Furthermore, Diggs took legal action himself, filing a defamation lawsuit against Griffith in November 2023, asserting that Griffith fabricated the claims specifically to gain online attention.
The ongoing civil case has involved several discovery disputes. A federal judge recently intervened, issuing a ruling that specifically addressed these disagreements.
The judge ordered Diggs to provide a "truthful, complete, and non-evasive response" regarding his relationship with Griffith before the alleged incident, as Diggs had previously only labeled Griffith an "acquaintance." The court also mandated fuller answers about Diggs' interactions with Griffith in May 2023 and required him to identify all individuals present at his Rockville, Maryland, residence during that period.
Failure to comply within 14 days of the June 3 order could result in sanctions.
A separate but related incident involves Darez Diggs, Stefon Diggs' brother. Griffith alleges that Darez Diggs, along with two other men, physically attacked him near his Los Angeles residence. This alleged assault involved pulling Griffith from an elevator, kicking him in the face, and seizing his phone. Griffith claims this attack was a deliberate attempt to confiscate a device that contained evidence pertinent to the alleged sexual battery.
Darez Diggs subsequently pleaded no contest to felony assault charges in connection with this incident. Griffith reportedly sustained severe injuries from this attack, including fractures to his left leg and ankle, a meniscus tear, a traumatic brain injury, and PTSD.
In an entirely unrelated legal matter, Stefon Diggs faced assault and strangulation charges stemming from a dispute with his former personal chef. He was accused of slapping and choking the chef over a payment disagreement. Diggs pleaded not guilty to these charges and was ultimately acquitted by a Massachusetts court in May 2026. Following this acquittal, the NFL conducted its own review of the situation under its personal conduct policy.
On June 12, 2026, the league officially notified Diggs that it had concluded its investigation, determining there was insufficient evidence to support a finding of a policy violation, thereby closing the matter.
Stefon Diggs, who is 32 years old, became a free agent in March 2026 after the New England Patriots released him. He had spent one season with the team, during which he caught 85 of 102 targets for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns, contributing to their Super Bowl appearance.
Despite his recent acquittal and the NFL's decision, his free agency status remains a topic of discussion, with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel indicating the team is currently happy with its receiver room but not ruling out future possibilities entirely.
The timeline
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Alleged Drugging and Sexual Assault
Christopher Blake Griffith alleges that Stefon Diggs drugged and sexually assaulted him at Diggs' Rockville, Maryland, residence. Griffith, a clothing designer who had collaborated with Diggs on his fashion label Liem Homme, claims this incident occurred on this specific date.[638]
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Stefon Diggs Files Defamation Lawsuit
Stefon Diggs files a defamation lawsuit against Christopher Blake Griffith. In court documents, Diggs argues that Griffith fabricated the allegations of drugging and sexual assault, asserting that Griffith's motivations were to gain online attention. Diggs has consistently denied any assault took place, stating he went to bed after returning from a charity basketball game.[638]
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Stefon Diggs Released by New England Patriots
Stefon Diggs is reportedly released by the New England Patriots, making him a free agent. This decision reportedly followed his single season with the team, during which he helped them reach the Super Bowl. Diggs had reportedly signed a three-year deal worth up to $69 million the previous offseason, but his scheduled cap hit was reportedly set to rise significantly from $10.5 million to $26.5 million.[638]
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Stefon Diggs Acquitted in Unrelated Assault Case
Stefon Diggs is reportedly acquitted in a Massachusetts court on assault and strangulation charges. These charges reportedly stemmed from an unrelated incident where Diggs was accused of slapping and choking his former personal chef during a dispute over payment. Diggs had reportedly pleaded not guilty to all charges, and his lawyer stated he was "wrongly accused."[638]
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Federal Judge Orders More Discovery from Stefon Diggs
A federal judge reportedly issues a ruling addressing discovery disputes in the civil case between Christopher Blake Griffith and Stefon Diggs. The judge reportedly ordered Diggs to provide a "truthful, complete, and non-evasive response" regarding his relationship with Griffith, beyond simply calling him an "acquaintance," and to give fuller answers about their interactions in May 2023. Diggs was also reportedly directed to identify all individuals present at his Rockville, Maryland, residence [638]
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NFL Closes Personal Conduct Policy Review for Stefon Diggs
The NFL reportedly notifies Stefon Diggs that it has concluded its investigation into his situation. The league reportedly determined there was "insufficient evidence to support a finding of a personal conduct policy violation," thereby closing its review. This decision reportedly came after Diggs' acquittal in the unrelated assault case involving his personal chef.[639]
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Civil Case Discovery Deadline
The discovery deadline in the civil lawsuit between Christopher Blake Griffith and Stefon Diggs is reportedly set for mid-June. This deadline appears to be crucial for the exchange of information between the parties as ordered by the federal judge.[638]
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Darez Diggs Pleads No Contest to Felony Assault
Darez Diggs, Stefon Diggs' brother, pleads no contest to felony assault charges. This plea relates to an incident where Christopher Blake Griffith alleges Darez Diggs and two other men pulled him from an elevator near his Los Angeles residence, kicked him in the face, and took his phone. Griffith claims this attack was meant to seize a device containing evidence of the alleged sexual battery. Griffith reportedly sustained fractures to his left leg and ankle, a meniscus tear, a traumatic brain injury, and PTSD from the incident.[638]
Frequently asked
What are the main allegations against Stefon Diggs?
Christopher Blake Griffith alleges that Stefon Diggs drugged and sexually assaulted him on May 22, 2023, at Diggs' Rockville, Maryland, residence. Diggs denies these allegations.
Has Stefon Diggs been charged or convicted in relation to these allegations?
The provided sources describe a civil lawsuit filed by Christopher Blake Griffith against Stefon Diggs. Diggs has denied the allegations and filed a defamation lawsuit against Griffith. There is no mention of criminal charges or conviction related to these specific allegations in the provided text.
What was the outcome of the NFL's review of Stefon Diggs?
The NFL concluded its investigation and notified Stefon Diggs on June 12, 2026, that there was insufficient evidence to support a finding of a personal conduct policy violation, closing the review.
What was the result of the separate assault charges against Stefon Diggs involving his personal chef?
Stefon Diggs was acquitted in May 2026 by a Massachusetts court on assault and strangulation charges stemming from a dispute with his former personal chef.
What is the current status of the civil lawsuit between Stefon Diggs and Christopher Blake Griffith?
The civil lawsuit is ongoing, with a federal judge ordering Stefon Diggs on June 3, 2026, to provide more complete information regarding his relationship with Griffith and interactions in May 2023. The discovery deadline is in mid-June 2026.
What role did Stefon Diggs' brother, Darez Diggs, play in these events?
Christopher Blake Griffith alleges that Darez Diggs and two other men attacked him, pulling him from an elevator, kicking him, and taking his phone, in an incident Griffith claims was meant to seize evidence of the alleged sexual battery. Darez Diggs later pleaded no contest to felony assault charges.
Related drama
Sources
- complex.com, A federal judge has ordered Stefon Diggs to give a more complete account of how he knows Christopher Blake Griffith, the man who accuses him of drugging and sexually assaulting him in 2023, ruling tha, Jul 4, 2026.
- boston.com, New England Patriots The decision comes after Diggs was found not guilty of assault and strangulation charges last month. Stefon Diggs AP Photo/Julio Cortez The NFL has decided that there’s not enough, Jul 4, 2026.
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