Influencer Demands Diggs Reveal Finances in Escalating Sexual Assault Legal Battle
In a dramatic new development within their ongoing legal confrontation, social media influencer Christopher Griffith has formally requested that the judge presiding over Stefon Diggs' defamation case compel the NFL wide receiver to disclose comprehensive financial information. This motion represents a significant escalation in the bitter dispute between the two parties.
Allegations and Counterclaims
Griffith, who previously worked as a style advisor for Diggs during 2022, has levied serious accusations against the football player. He claims that in May 2023, Diggs intentionally drugged him during a night out in Washington D.C., made unwanted sexual advances, and later conspired to have him assaulted. These allegations form the basis of Griffith's counterclaim against Diggs' original defamation lawsuit, which was filed in November.
According to court documents reviewed by the Daily Mail, Griffith alleges that after consuming what he believed was drugged candy offered by Diggs, he experienced severe disorientation, dilated pupils, and difficulty speaking. The filing further claims that upon returning to Diggs' Maryland property, the NFL star exposed himself and made inappropriate advances, which Griffith forcefully rejected.
The Financial Discovery Request
Griffith's legal team has now filed a motion asking the court to force Diggs to produce evidence demonstrating how the sexual assault allegations have impacted him financially. This request specifically targets documentation of any monetary losses Diggs may have suffered as a result of the claims.
"Diggs does not get to sue and hide," Griffith's attorney argued, as first reported by TMZ. The social media star contends that Diggs is resisting the discovery process, thereby attempting to shield his financial records from scrutiny while simultaneously pursuing a defamation case.
Additional Allegations of Violence
The court filing includes further disturbing claims from Griffith. He alleges that approximately one week after the initial incident, he was attacked inside his Los Angeles apartment building by associates of Diggs, including the player's brother, Darez Diggs. Griffith claims he suffered a traumatic brain injury, fractures, and other injuries during this assault.
Footage of the alleged attack later emerged, and Darez Diggs pleaded no contest to one felony count of grand theft from a person in March 2024. He received two years of probation and was ordered to complete twenty hours of community labor as part of his sentence.
Diggs' Legal Troubles Multiply
This legal saga represents just one facet of Diggs' mounting courtroom challenges. The wide receiver is also facing separate charges of felony strangulation or suffocation, along with misdemeanor assault and battery, stemming from an alleged dispute with his personal chef. Diggs pleaded not guilty to these charges in February, with a trial scheduled to begin in May.
The New England Patriots released Diggs in March, less than a month after their Super Bowl defeat. This personnel move occurred amidst his various legal entanglements. Furthermore, Diggs experienced personal turmoil in February when he and rapper Cardi B ended their relationship, just three months after welcoming their first child together.
Ongoing Legal Proceedings
In his defamation lawsuit, Diggs maintains that Griffith's accusations are entirely fabricated, designed to damage his reputation and generate online attention. He denies all allegations of sexual misconduct and violence. The Daily Mail has reached out to Diggs' legal representatives for comment on the latest motion regarding financial disclosure.
The motion for financial discovery marks the latest twist in a complex legal battle that shows no signs of abating. As both parties prepare for further courtroom confrontations, the demand for transparency regarding Diggs' finances adds a new dimension to their already contentious dispute.
