Stefon Diggs, the New England Patriots wide receiver and Cardi B‘s boyfriend, has been charged with strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery. According to a report that surfaced on December 30, 2025, the 32-year-old’s charges stem from an incident that allegedly took place on December 2.
Below, News47.us has the latest updates on the charges against Diggs and what this means for his future with the Patriots.
Diggs is scheduled to be arraigned on January 23, 2025, which is just two days from AFC Championship game. According to Boston 25, the judge from the case agreed to consider a request to reschedule the arraignment for March.
Cardi B and Stefon Diggs on the field after the Patriots game today. 😘 pic.twitter.com/uSrjkCydx9
— Fan Account | #BLM 🫵🏾 (@BardiUpdatess) December 29, 2025
As previously noted, Diggs was charged with strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery in connection with an incident that allegedly took place on December 2 in Dedham, Massachusetts, per Boston 25.
A spokesperson for the Patriots announced that Diggs denied the allegations against him.
It’s still unclear who accused Diggs of strangulation and assault.
