Stefon Diggs involved in ongoing defamation and assault lawsuit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 2:18 AM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
Stefon Diggs is currently embroiled in a civil defamation and sexual assault lawsuit by influencer Christopher Griffith. The situation intensified after rapper Cardi B defended Diggs on social media, suggesting Griffith changed his story multiple times. The legal dispute includes allegations of drugging and assault from May 2023 during a charity basketball game. Diggs has countersued for defamation, claiming Griffith's actions were intended to damage his reputation. As of mid-July 2026, the case remains active with both parties seeking specific communications and evidence related to their claims.
- •Diggs is facing a lawsuit from Christopher Griffith over defamation and assault.
- •Cardi B publicly defended Diggs, claiming Griffith altered his allegations.
- •Griffith previously filed a police report regarding the alleged assault in October 2024.
- •Diggs countersued for defamation in response to Griffith's initial claims.
- •Legal proceedings continue as both sides seek specific communications for the case.
- 2:18 AMYahoo Sports — Stefon Diggs Hit With Public Bombshell Amid Legal Drama
"Former New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs is currently in an ongoing civil defamation and sexual assault lawsuit with influencer Christopher Griffith. Now, we are getting new updates on this, as the story itself continues to take several turns. TMZ reported this.Early on Tuesday, rapper Cardi B. defended Diggs on social media, and claimed […] The post Stefon Diggs Hit With Public Bombshell Amid Legal Drama appeared first on HEAVY.
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