By OLIVER SALT, US ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR
Published: 14:06 EST, 13 February 2026 | Updated: 14:12 EST, 13 February 2026
The personal chef accusing Stefon Diggs of assault has broken her silence after the NFL star pleaded not guilty to the charges against him in court on Friday.
Mila Adams, who alleges that Diggs slapped and attempted to choke her during a dispute over pay back in December, said in a statement that she would 'never make false claims for personal gain or to damage someone's reputation.'
'I am speaking now to address false information that has been shared publicly,' Adams wrote in the statement, via TMZ. 'I am a professional chef with over 10 years of experience working with public figures and in the sports industry, my reputation and integrity matter deeply to me.
'Claims that I engaged in settlement discussions are not true. I have never sought money nor engaged in settlement discussions to settle this matter, Statements suggesting otherwise are harmful and untrue.
'As a survivor of domestic violence, I take these matters extremely serious and would never make false claims for personal gain or to damage someone's reputation.
The personal chef accusing Stefon Diggs of assault has broken her silence on the case
'I did not seek public attention and reported this matter through the proper legal channels. This is an active criminal matter, and I will continue to respect the legal process. I will not engage in rumors, personal attacks, or respond to misinformation on social media, and I ask others to refrain from spreading false narratives.
'My focus is on healing, my work, and moving forward with integrity. I trust the legal process to address the facts, and I hope anyone following this matter will do the same.'
Daily Mail has reached out to Diggs' representatives for comment.
More to follow.