NFL star Stefon Diggs sues reality TV personality Mulan Hernandez for alleged assault and extortion

Houston Texans wide receiver files lawsuit, alleging physical assault and an extortion attempt involving millions.

In a dramatic turn of events, Houston Texans wide receiver Stefon Diggs has filed a lawsuit against reality TV personality Mulan Hernandez, whose real name is Mia Jones, accusing her of assault and an elaborate extortion scheme. The six-count lawsuit, submitted in Harris County, Texas, also names Brianna "Brii" Mack as a defendant.

According to the lawsuit, Diggs, 31, claims that Jones physically assaulted him, including punching him in the chest and threatening him with a deadly weapon. He further alleges that Jones and Mack attempted to extort millions of dollars from him by fabricating abuse allegations. The suit seeks damages for "defendant misconduct and the destruction of his property."

Diggs' attorney, Kent Schaffer, described the relationship between Diggs and Jones as "casual" and stated that it occurred in the months leading up to a June 7 incident cited in the lawsuit. Schaffer emphasized the severity of the situation, stating, "There were threats coming from [Jones] that he had to pay her money or she was going to go public and ruin his career." He added, "At some point, it just has to end."

The lawsuit details an incident on June 7, 2024, when Jones and Mack allegedly destroyed property at Diggs' apartment and refused to leave. Jones is accused of damaging a $130,000 wristwatch, a PC gaming system, and throwing Diggs' phone into a toilet. The suit also claims that Jones sought medical attention twice: initially for nausea and vomiting after a night of partying, and later alleging physical abuse—a claim Diggs' attorney denies, noting that Diggs had no contact with Jones on the day of the second medical visit.

Wild: Stefon Diggs is SUING model Mulan Hernandez accusing her of extortion and assault.

Diggs claims she punched him in the chest several times ... and said, "You won't be playing this year" -- which he took as a threat on his pro career.

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— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) February 28, 2025

This legal battle unfolds as Diggs, a four-time Pro Bowler, is recovering from a season-ending ACL tear sustained in October 2024. He is currently a free agent, having played eight games for the Texans last season.