New England Patriots safety and team captain Jabrill Peppers was reportedly arrested on Saturday on multiple charges, including drug and assault charges.
According to the report, via NBC10 Boston, Braintree police in Massachusetts responded to a disturbance at a residence between two individuals.
Following an investigation, Peppers was arrested and charged with “assault and battery, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, strangulation and possession of cocaine.”
The veteran defensive back did not play against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday after being limited at practice with a shoulder injury and eventually ruled out for the game.
He appeared in Quincy District Court on Monday morning and was ordered not to have any contact with the alleged victim. News cameras caught him exiting the court silently.
However, his attorney commented on the situation.
“He’s not going to comment right now, but what I said in the courtroom, I’ll repeat that we have evidence that completely contradicts the alleged victim’s story, and I expect my client to be fully exonerated,” Peppers’ attorney said.
Jabrill Peppers leaves Quincy District Court after appearing in front of a judge. While he stayed silent, his attorney said they have evidence that contradicts the victim’s story. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/unnnCqIAyi
— Ryan Breslin (@ryanjbreslin) October 7, 2024
The attorney suggested the defense has video evidence and “other evidence.”
A statement was released by the Patriots organization acknowledging the situation and ongoing investigation.
“We are aware of an incident involving Jabrill Peppers over the weekend in which the police are currently investigating. We will have no further comment at this time,” the statement read.
