Patriots Star Jabrill Peppers: Arrested and Accused

Early Saturday morning, New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers was arrested by Braintree police. They responded to a disturbance call at a residential address, where a caller reported an altercation between Peppers and another person. After an investigation, the 29-year-old player was charged with several serious offenses, including assault and battery on an intimate partner, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, strangulation, and possession of cocaine. The victim alleged that Peppers had pushed her head against a wall and forced her down the stairs. She also claimed that Peppers had choked her multiple times. However, Peppers disputed these claims, stating that the victim fell due to intoxication. He expressed suspicion that the accusations were aimed at harming his career. Emergency medical services treated the victim at the scene, but no details about her condition were released. Peppers appeared in Quincy District Court for an arraignment on Monday, where he pleaded not guilty to all charges. His attorney noted that there was evidence questioning the victim's allegations, but Peppers did not object to the condition of avoiding contact with the alleged victim. The 29-year-old, who is a team captain, missed the Sunday game against the Miami Dolphins due to a shoulder injury. He has been with the Patriots for three seasons, following his time with the New York Giants and the Cleveland Browns. The Patriots released a statement on Monday, acknowledging the incident and indicating they would not comment further while the investigation was ongoing.