Stefon Diggs’ assault trial began with his former chef testifying that she was so frightened during the alleged attack that she lost control of her body.
Stefon Diggs’ personal chef took the stand today at the start of his Massachusetts assault trial, with testimony that painted a picture of fear so intense that it left her body shaking.
Jamila “Mila” Adams testified that during the Dec. 2 incident at her Dedham home, Diggs walked into her room, struck her in the face with an open hand and pushed her to the ground.
During the alleged attack, she became so frightened that she peed in her pants, a detail that illustrates how violent the encounter felt to her at that moment.
The conflict between them had been going on for weeks, according to Adams’ testimony. Since February 2025, she has been working as his personal chef, living in his house and responsible for all his meals and nutrition.
But things took a turn for the worse last November when Stefon Diggs discovered she had been discussing his personal affairs, specifically the women he had slept with, with other employees.
Things escalated quickly when she mentioned unpaid wages during a December meeting. Adams said Diggs put his elbow in a chokehold and threw her on the bed, telling her something to the effect of “that’s what I thought.”
The timing of all this is important. Stefon Diggs has a lot to deal with at the start of 2026.
The Patriots were struggling to make it to the Super Bowl, and at the same time, rumors began to circulate that he and Cardi B were breaking up.
The couple welcomed a baby boy together in November 2025, but by February, fans discovered they had unfollowed each other on Instagram.
She worked until December 15th when she permanently resigned.
Diggs’ defense attorney, Andrew Kettlewell, told the jury that Adams was a “friend with benefits” who was upset that he was unable to travel to Miami and earn $2,000 a week as a chef.
The defense claims the alleged attack never occurred.
Diggs’ legal team insists he is completely innocent, and his attorney previously said the charges stemmed from a financial dispute that was not resolved to her satisfaction.
The Patriots cut Diggs in March, saving $16.8 million in cap space while eating up $9.7 million in dead money.
He now faces felony strangulation, misdemeanor assault and battery charges and could face jail time if convicted.
A jury of six women and one man will decide whether Adams’s claims stand or whether Diggs’ defense prevails.
