New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers was found “not guilty” on all assault charges on Friday, per Boston Herald’s Flint McColgan.
Peppers was tried in front of a jury composed of five females and one male juror. After hearing the arguments, it took the jurors about an hour to deliberate before finally reaching a decision.
The veteran defensive back faced multiple charges after allegedly choking a woman, smashing her head into a wall and throwing her down the stairs last October.
He was arrested by Braintree police in Massachusetts and charged with assault and battery, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, strangulation and possession of cocaine.
When appearing in court on Thursday, Peppers admitted to the cocaine possession charge.
Patriots owner Robert Kraft said the team would cut Peppers if the allegations were proven true, but at the same time, he wanted him to have an opportunity to prove himself in court.
When the moment arrived, a jury of six individuals unanimously concluded he was not guilty of the assault charges.