Former employee of Stefon Diggs to take the stand for a second day in NFL player’s assault trial

BOSTON (AP) — A girl who labored as a live-in chef for Stefon Diggs and is accusing the previous New England Patriots broad receiver of assault is predicted to proceed her testimony Tuesday at his trial, marked the primary day by sharply conflicting accounts of what occurred inside his residence.

Jamila Adams, who goes by “Mila,” testified Monday that Diggs slapped her and choked her throughout a dispute in December, leaving her struggling to breathe. Diggs’ lawyer instructed jurors the assault by no means occurred.

Adams instructed jurors that Diggs “smacked me with an open hand” earlier than wrapping his arm round her neck. She described what she known as a “difficult” employment dynamic, saying their relationship had beforehand been sexual, though not on the time of the alleged assault. She lived in his residence, making ready meals and snacks, and had identified Diggs for greater than 4 years on the time she alleges that he attacked her.

Protection lawyer Andrew Kettlewell mentioned there was no proof of an assault, noting that nobody else in the home reported seeing or listening to something uncommon and that there have been no medical data, images or video documenting accidents. He additionally prompt Adams had a monetary motive, telling jurors they might hear proof she sought cash from Diggs after reporting the incident.

Prosecutors say the case facilities on what occurred on Dec. 2, after they allege Diggs entered Adams’ bed room, slapped her and put her in a headlock that made it troublesome to breathe.

Diggs, 33, has pleaded not responsible to a felony strangulation cost and a misdemeanor assault and battery cost. A jury was seated Monday in Norfolk County District Court docket in Dedham.