"Jamila Adams, who goes by Mila, testified that Diggs "smacked me with an open hand" before wrapping his arm around her neck and choking her, leaving her struggling to breathe. She described what she called a "complicated" employment dynamic, saying their relationship had previously been sexual, although not at the time of the attack, and that she made him three meals a day and snacks while living in his home."
"Diggs' defense attorney told jurors the attack never happened. Andrew Kettlewell insisted his client did nothing wrong and said no one in the house at the time of the alleged attack saw or heard anything out of the ordinary. He also said there were no medical records, photos or video documenting the alleged assault."
""It did not happen," Kettlewell said. The 33-year-old four-time Pro Bowl player has pleaded not guilty to a felony strangulation charge and a misdemeanor assault and battery charge stemming from the December incident. A jury was selected earlier Monday and received its instructions."
"The defense attorney also suggested Adams had a financial motive, telling jurors they would hear evidence that she sought money from Diggs after reporting the incident and had omitted details when speaking with police. Kettlewell said the two had previously been "friends" and "friends with benefits" and described a dispute that escalated after Adams was left off a planned trip to Miami. He said she later sent requests for money, including through Apple Pay."
Jamila Adams, known as Mila, testified that Stefon Diggs slapped her with an open hand and then wrapped his arm around her neck, choking her and making it difficult for her to breathe. She described a complicated employment relationship in which she previously had a sexual relationship with him, while also stating she provided three meals a day and snacks while living in his home. Diggs pleaded not guilty to felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault and battery charges tied to a December incident. His attorney told jurors the attack never happened and said no one in the home saw or heard anything unusual. The defense also pointed to the absence of medical records, photos, or video, and suggested Adams had a financial motive after reporting the incident.
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