Stefon Diggs, the NFL star, is not mincing words in his legal battle against Christopher Griffith. Diggs has directly accused Griffith of slinging this outrageous claim, alleging sexual assault and an inexplicable display of his manhood. Let’s be real—who do we think is driving this narrative? Look no further than the sensationalist outlets like TMZ or perhaps even ESPN, which love to sensationalize the “bad boy” image of athletes while conveniently glossing over the fact that these accusations can ruin lives.

The corporate media is buzzing with this story, framing Griffith as a victim while providing no context about his credibility. News networks like CNN will continue to churn the narrative, painting Diggs as the villain without scrutiny of the accuser’s motivations. It’s a classic case of feeding into the crowd’s thirst for drama while ignoring the facts. In this era, it’s crucial to question who benefits from these stories and why. Are they really about justice, or just views and clicks?

Here’s the bottom line: allegations are not proof. Yet, the media circus has already painted Diggs with a broad brush, shifting public perspective before the court even gets a chance to weigh in. It’s high time we as consumers of news demand a standard that upholds the presumption of innocence until proven guilty, and start calling out the media for their role in harmful narratives that have long-lasting implications.