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

New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers has been facing an off-the-field issue over the last few months. Back in October, Peppers was arrested after an altercation with a 34-year old woman at his Braintree apartment.

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