Litigous Combat: Stefon Diggs vs. the Man Who Accused Him of Sexual Assault
SPORTSCULTURE
Man says Stefon Diggs drugged and sexually assaulted him. Diggs is now suing for defamation, calling the story fabricated for clout. No evidence has been released. No charges have been filed. Someone is lying—and the courts may decide who. (Photo Credit: https://www.flickr.com/people/27003603@N00)
THE ALLEGATIONS — WHAT WAS CLAIMED
Influencer Chris Blake Griffith has publicly accused NFL player Stefon Diggs of the following:
That Diggs drugged him during an encounter in 2023
– Griffith claims he was given a drink that caused him to black out or become incapacitated.That Diggs sexually assaulted him while he was incapacitated
– Griffith claims he later discovered evidence that he was assaulted while unconscious.That Diggs attempted to intimidate or silence him afterward
– Griffith has stated online that Diggs tried to “make the problem go away” and implied he feared for his safety.That he has reported the incident to authorities
– Griffith has stated he filed a police report and claims surveillance footage exists.
These allegations have not been proven in court, and no criminal charges have been filed against Diggs as of today.
DIGGS’ RESPONSE
Stefon Diggs has filed a defamation lawsuit stating:
The allegations are false, fabricated, and motivated by clout seeking
Griffith is using his name to build an influencer career
The claims have caused reputational and financial damage
The lawsuit does not accuse Griffith of extortion — only defamation.
LEGAL STATUS RIGHT NOW
No criminal case is active against Diggs
One civil case exists: Diggs v. Griffith (defamation)
No evidence has been released publicly that confirms Griffith’s claims
Griffith has not retracted anything and continues to stand by his story online
WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT
Because:
The allegation is severe: drug-facilitated sexual assault
Diggs is a high-profile NFL player with major sponsorships
Griffith is a public accuser but not a recognized journalist or victim advocate
The case may become a major test of whether viral accusations without confirmed evidence can be punished legally