Mila Adams Denies Settlement Rumors After Stefon Diggs' Not Guilty Plea

The personal chef accusing the NFL star of assault responds to claims she sought money to settle the case.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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After New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs pleaded not guilty to charges of felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault and battery, his accuser, personal chef Mila Adams, released a statement denying rumors of a settlement. Adams, who has over 10 years of experience working with public figures, said she has never sought money nor engaged in settlement discussions, and that statements suggesting otherwise are "harmful and untrue." She emphasized that as a survivor of domestic violence, she is taking this matter seriously and will continue to respect the legal process.

Why it matters

This case highlights the complexities of high-profile assault allegations, with both sides making competing claims about the motivations and actions involved. The public back-and-forth suggests a contentious legal battle ahead, raising questions about how the justice system will handle the case and the impact it could have on Diggs' NFL career.

The details

According to court documents, Adams alleges that a disagreement over unpaid wages at Diggs' home on December 2, 2025 escalated into violence, with Diggs striking her across the face and attempting to choke her. Diggs' attorney, Mitchell Schuster, insists the athlete is "completely innocent" and will be "exonerated." The court has ordered Diggs to have no contact with Adams, and a pre-trial hearing is scheduled for April 1.

  • On February 14, 2026, Mila Adams released a statement following Stefon Diggs' not guilty plea.
  • The incident in question occurred on December 2, 2025.
  • Diggs appeared in a Massachusetts courtroom on February 14, 2026 to plead not guilty to the charges.
  • A pre-trial hearing is scheduled for April 1, 2026.

The players

Mila Adams

A professional chef with over 10 years of experience working with public figures and in the sports industry, who has accused NFL player Stefon Diggs of assault.

Stefon Diggs

A wide receiver for the New England Patriots who has pleaded not guilty to charges of felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault and battery against Mila Adams.

Mitchell Schuster

The attorney representing Stefon Diggs, who insists the athlete is "completely innocent" and will be "exonerated."

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What they’re saying

“Claims that I engaged in settlement discussions are not true. I have never sought money nor engaged in settlement discussions to settle this matter. Statements suggesting otherwise are harmful and untrue.”

— Mila Adams, Personal chef (balleralert.com)

“As a survivor of domestic violence, I take these matters extremely serious and would never make false claims for personal gain or to damage someone's reputation.”

— Mila Adams, Personal chef (balleralert.com)

“Stefon Diggs is 'completely innocent' and will be 'exonerated'.”

— Mitchell Schuster, Attorney (balleralert.com)

What’s next

A pre-trial hearing for the case is scheduled for April 1, 2026, where the court will continue to address the facts and evidence.

The takeaway

This case highlights the complexities of high-profile assault allegations, with both sides making competing claims about the motivations and actions involved. The public back-and-forth suggests a contentious legal battle ahead, raising questions about how the justice system will handle the case and the impact it could have on Diggs' NFL career.