In a single-sentence filing, Aileen Lopera ended her high-stakes paternity battle against Stefon Diggs after DNA results reportedly locked in the Patriots star as the biological dad—leaving custody, support and co-parenting details suddenly sealed from public view.
Los Angeles Superior Court records show the case—filed in December 2024—was “dismissed with prejudice” on January 20, 2026, barring Lopera from re-filing the same claims. Attorney Tamar G. Arminak, who previously told Us Weekly “Mr. Diggs is the father,” now says only that “the matter has been resolved,” signaling a private settlement.
Timeline: From Hookup to Courtroom to Closure
- April 2, 2024: Lopera gives birth to daughter Charliee Harper Diggs-Lopera.
- December 2024: She sues for sole custody, monthly support, pregnancy costs and legal fees.
- July 17, 2025: Diggs demands genetic testing and requests joint custody if proven dad.
- November 6, 2025: Arminak publicly claims DNA confirms paternity.
- January 20, 2026: Lopera files voluntary dismissal, ending the public fight.
Why the Case Vanished Overnight
California family-court veterans say a swift dismissal after a positive DNA test almost always means a confidential deal was cut. “When support and custody are hashed out privately, both sides avoid monthly court oversight and media leaks,” noted one L.A. family-law attorney not involved in the case.
Diggs, now paired with rapper Cardi B, welcomed his fourth child (her first with him) on November 8, 2025—two days after the DNA news broke. By closing the case quietly, he avoids a drawn-out calendar that could clash with off-season training, endorsement obligations and a fresh push for a new Patriots contract.
Financial Fallout: What Diggs Likely Paid to Make It Go Away
Though terms are sealed, California’s child-support formula pegs Diggs’ obligation at roughly 2–3 % of annual income per child. Spotrac lists his 2025 base salary at $19.8 million, suggesting a theoretical order between $396,000–$594,000 per year—before healthcare, education or travel add-ons. A lump-sum buyout plus ongoing support is the standard playbook for high earners who want finality.
Cardi B Factor: Blended Family Math Gets Complicated
Cardi already shares three children with estranged husband Offset. Diggs parenting a total of four kids—two from a previous relationship, one with Lopera and the newborn—means monthly outflows could top $1 million if every support award ran concurrently. The quiet settlement lets him cap exposure while keeping locker-room distractions minimal.
Next-Season Stakes
Diggs turns 33 in November and is entering the final non-guaranteed year of his deal. New England can save $17 million in cap space by releasing him after June 1. Off-field turbulence—especially anything that threatens availability—gives coaches another reason to pivot younger. Resolving the paternity suit removes one red flag before spring workouts begin.
What Lopera Gains by Walking Away
Beyond guaranteed support, sources close to Lopera say she wanted stability for Charliee without a public custody war. A sealed agreement can include housing, private-school tuition and first-class travel—benefits a judge might not routinely order but a wealthy athlete will green-light to protect his brand.
The Takeaway
The dismissal is not vindication for either side; it’s strategic peace. Diggs secures a cleaner narrative heading into contract negotiations, while Lopera locks in long-term security for her daughter without years of court dates. The only public loser: headline writers who just lost a salacious saga to a single sheet of court paper.
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