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Maryland judge orders accuser to release Diggs DMs

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A Maryland judge has ordered Christopher Griffith, who has filed a civil sexual assault lawsuit against NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs, to turn over his complete, unedited Instagram direct message history with the player. Court documents obtained by TMZ state Griffith has 14 days to comply, with a broader deadline extending to mid-August 2026 for full production. The ruling follows Griffith’s public claim that he possesses over 100 pages of messages supporting his allegations of assault at a Maryland residence. Diggs’ legal team sought the records for discovery. Earlier in May 2026, Diggs was acquitted in a separate Massachusetts criminal case.

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Timeline

  1. On May 21, 2023, Diggs and Griffith attended social events together in Maryland state.
  2. On October 1, 2024, Griffith filed a formal police report regarding alleged assault incidents.
  3. On August 1, 2025, Griffith publicly shared sexual battery claims on social media platforms.
  4. On October 1, 2025, Diggs filed a defamation lawsuit against influencer Christopher Griffith publicly.
  5. On November 21, 2025, Griffith filed a countersuit against Diggs alleging sexual battery claims.
  6. On May 5, 2026, a jury acquitted Diggs of unrelated criminal assault charges fully.On July 29, 2026, at 1:00 AM PDT, a judge ordered Griffith to surrender Instagram message records completely.
  7. On July 29, 2026, at 1:00 AM PDT, court records confirmed Diggs requested full Instagram history access officially.

Why it matters

Immediate US impact: Court order mandates digital evidence surrender in high-profile sports litigation. Long-term US impact: Ruling reinforces strict electronic discovery standards in celebrity defamation suits. Most affected groups: NFL athletes, social media influencers, legal teams, and public fans. What readers should prioritise: Focus on verified court filings rather than unverified online rumors.

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