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Stefon Diggs Hit with Defamation Lawsuit Before Super Bowl

2/7/2026

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New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs faces a defamation lawsuit reported by TMZ days before Super Bowl LX.
The suit stems from a 2024 incident involving a stolen Ferrari and a December 2025 assault claim by the plaintiff.
A former employee says Diggs falsely accused him of theft, damaging the business.
Diggs has not responded and faces felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault in a separate incident.

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New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs faces a defamation lawsuit reported by TMZ days before Super Bowl LX.
The suit stems from a 2024 incident involving a stolen Ferrari and a December 2025 assault claim by the plaintiff.
A former employee says Diggs falsely accused him of theft, damaging the business.
Diggs has not responded and faces felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault in a separate incident.