Stefon Diggs’ sexual assault accuser wants their legal battle moved away from the Washington Commanders’ home turf — arguing potential jurors could have a reason to protect the NFL star.
Christopher Griffith filed court documents seeking to move his ongoing lawsuit against Diggs to a courthouse farther away from the Commanders’ stadium in Prince George’s County, Maryland.
Griffith argues Diggs’ recent connection to the team could create concerns about impartiality among potential jurors.
Diggs signed with Washington in August and scored a touchdown during the Commanders’ Week 1 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
According to Griffith’s filing, the jury pool could include Commanders season-ticket holders, stadium employees and fans who have a rooting interest — or potentially a financial interest — in Diggs remaining in good standing with the team.
Diggs’ Accuser Raises Jury Concerns
Griffith’s argument centers on the potential impact of Diggs’ status as a prominent Commanders player.
His motion says jurors will ultimately be asked to assess whether his allegations against Diggs are truthful or fabricated. Griffith claims some prospective jurors could have an “ordinary tendency to extend the benefit of the doubt to a hometown figure” whose success they have a personal stake in.
He specifically argues that this could become an issue when the allegations involve conduct that could damage the local team and its season.
The judge has not yet ruled on the request.
The case stems from competing lawsuits between the two men.
As TMZ previously reported, Diggs sued Griffith for defamation, claiming Griffith fabricated allegations that Diggs sexually assaulted him at the NFL star’s Maryland home in 2023.
Griffith later countersued Diggs, accusing him of drugging him and sexually assaulting him. Griffith also alleged that he was subsequently beaten by others in an effort to silence him.
Those allegations are disputed, and Diggs has denied Griffith’s account through his legal action.
Now, Griffith is asking the court to relocate the proceedings before the case moves forward.
For the moment, the request remains pending — leaving the judge to decide whether Diggs’ new status as a Commanders player is enough to warrant moving the case away from the team’s home territory.
