Peppers had been charged with strangulation, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, and assault and battery on a family or household member.

Jabrill Peppers, a safety for the New England Patriots, repeatedly denied accusations of domestic violence while testifying in his own defense at his trial Friday. The case is now in the hands of the jury.

New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers finished testifying Friday in his assault and battery trial by denying he choked or shoved his accuser.