Legal Battle Escalates: Text Messages Submitted as Evidence in Lawsuit Against NFL Star Stefon Diggs

LOS ANGELES — The legal dispute surrounding NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs has intensified as new court documents allege the existence of direct digital evidence linking the star athlete to a physical altercation. Christopher Griffith, who previously accused the Houston Texans receiver of sexual assault, has filed new court documents claiming he has obtained text messages that prove Diggs coordinated a physical assault—described in filings as an "L.A. beatdown"—against him.

According to court records obtained by TMZ, Griffith’s legal team plans to formally amend their civil complaint to include these new allegations and introduce the text messages into the record. Griffith asserts that the retrieved communications provide "hard evidence" that Diggs did not merely witness or react to the alleged altercation, but actively planned and orchestrated the violent encounter in Los Angeles.

Key Elements of the Ongoing Civil Dispute

• The Original Complaint: Griffith initially filed a civil lawsuit accusing Diggs of sexual assault, an allegation that set off a complex legal battle between the two parties.
• The New Evidence: The upcoming amendment to the lawsuit hinges on newly obtained text logs, which Griffith's counsel argues demonstrate premeditation and coordination of physical violence against their client.
• The Defense’s Position: Legal representatives for Diggs have vehemently denied all accusations of assault, battery, and harassment, previously framing the lawsuit as a baseless attempt at financial extortion.

The timing of these legal developments adds further scrutiny to Diggs, who is currently navigating a high-profile season with the Houston Texans following his offseason trade from the Buffalo Bills. Throughout his decade-long career, which includes multiple Pro Bowl selections, Diggs has been one of the league's most visible stars.

While representatives for Diggs have not yet released a formal statement regarding the specific text messages cited in the new filing, they have consistently maintained the athlete's innocence. The National Football League (NFL) typically monitors active civil and criminal matters involving its players under its personal conduct policy, though the league has not yet announced any formal investigation or disciplinary action regarding these latest claims.