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.

Jabrill Peppers took the stand in his own defense Friday, testifying for hours before jurors began deliberating.