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 admitted in court Thursday to cocaine possession, ensuring the charge would not come into play during his trial for domestic abuse allegations.

New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers was acquitted by a jury on Friday in his assault and battery trial, according to the Associated Press (h/t