Peppers, who last appeared in late September for the Patriots' Week 4 game against the 49ers, was arrested Oct. 5 and charged with domestic assault and battery, among other charges. His lawyer indicated that video evidence exists that contradicts the alleged victim's narrative, leading to expectations of his complete exoneration. Peppers is set to face a jury trial starting Jan. 22, highlighting the serious nature of the allegations he is contesting.
Peppers was placed on the Commissioner's Exempt list following his arrest, which prevents players from participating in practices or games, although they still receive their salaries. The NFL announced his removal from the list, allowing Peppers the possibility to return to the field for the upcoming game against the Colts, which indicates the league's ongoing investigation into his conduct.
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