New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers concluded his testimony in an assault and battery trial, asserting he neither choked nor pushed his accuser. The trial emerged after a woman accused him of violently assaulting her at his home in Massachusetts, where she claimed he grabbed her neck and threw her down the stairs. Prosecutors revealed video evidence depicting Peppers attempting to force her out while filming her. During cross-examination, Peppers' counsel contested the credibility of the witness and highlighted a pending $9.5 million civil lawsuit against him, implying a motive for financial gain. Peppers has missed seven games while on the commissioner's exempt list. He was signed by the Patriots last summer and has a contract extending through 2027.