Patriots' Jabrill Peppers Acquitted of Assault and Battery Charges

The NFL safety denied allegations of choking and shoving his accuser, with the jury delivering a not-guilty verdict after brief deliberations.

Jabrill Peppers, safety for the New England Patriots, was acquitted on charges of assault and battery, including allegations of strangulation and use of a dangerous weapon.
The accusations stemmed from an October incident at Peppers' home in Braintree, Massachusetts, where the woman claimed he assaulted her during a confrontation.
Peppers testified that the allegations were false and suggested the accuser was motivated by financial gain, citing her $9.5 million civil lawsuit against him.
Prosecutors presented videos showing Peppers asking the woman to leave his home, while Peppers' defense challenged inconsistencies in her testimony and the severity of her injuries.
Peppers, who missed seven games during the NFL season due to his placement on the commissioner's exempt list, signed a contract extension with the Patriots last summer through 2027.