The courtroom drama surrounding NFL star Stefon Diggs took a surprising turn on Day 2 of his trial, as his former chef, Jamila Adams, faced intense questioning over a staggering $5.5 million demand. Tensions flared in a Dedham, Massachusetts courtroom as Diggs’ legal team probed the details of this hefty claim.
Adams found herself at the center of the storm when asked if her attorney had reached out to Diggs’ representatives with the financial request. After a moment of hesitation, she claimed, “Mr. Diggs offered me $100,000 to recant my statement,” but her response was quickly interrupted and subsequently stricken from the record by the presiding judge.
In a brief appearance that lasted only ten minutes, Adams was sent for a recess, leaving the courtroom buzzing with curiosity. Upon returning, the judge emphasized to the jury that they could not consider Adams’ earlier remarks and warned her to stick to direct answers moving forward.
Diggs’ attorney pressed on, asking, “Ms. Adams, three weeks ago, your lawyer demanded $5.5 million from Stefon Diggs, correct?” However, Adams invoked attorney-client privilege, stating she could not discuss the matter further. When pressed about whether someone had made that demand on her behalf, she remained tight-lipped.
Earlier in the proceedings, Adams acknowledged sending a text to rapper Cardi B after the police report became public. She confirmed the message’s authenticity but seemed unclear about its implications, stating, “I didn’t say that, especially in the way it was written.”
Diggs’ legal team also highlighted a financial request Adams allegedly made for $19,000 on December 29, coinciding with the issuance of a criminal complaint against Diggs. While she attributed the request to unpaid wages, she chose not to elaborate further.
The questioning turned to her public statement from February, where she asserted she had not sought any financial compensation from Diggs. Notably, Adams had previously disclosed her past romantic involvement with Diggs before taking on the role of his private chef.
Diggs, for his part, has pleaded not guilty to charges of felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault and battery, stemming from allegations made by Adams that he assaulted her in December.
As the trial unfolds, many are left wondering what revelations will emerge next. What will happen next in this high-profile case?
