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

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.