Stefon Diggs denies choking allegations in chef dispute, pleads not guilty
New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs pleaded not guilty to felony strangulation and related charges stemming from a dispute with his personal chef; the arraignment was postponed until after Super Bowl LX so he could play in the NFL championship game, with a pretrial hearing set for April 1. The accuser says Diggs slapped her and attempted to choke her; Diggs’ attorney denies the allegations, calling them unsubstantiated and motivated by a financial dispute, and the Patriots expressed support.