
BOSTON — A jury acquitted New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers on Friday in his assault and battery trial. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Peppers finished testifying earlier Friday by denying he choked or shoved his accuser. Peppers, who first took the witness stand on Thursday, had been on trial this week on charges of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.
Main Idea: Jabrill Peppers was acquitted in his assault and battery trial, ending the criminal case against the New England Patriots safety.
Key Points:
The case can add to public concern about abuse, accountability, and trust in pro sports teams that employers and fans follow.
The acquittal may reduce uncertainty for the Patriots and their fans,.
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New England Patriots safety and the central figure in the acquittal and assault trial story.
The team is directly affected by Peppers’ trial and his status on the roster.
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