In a high-profile case involving Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers, a acquittal was reached Friday in the criminal case. However, the civil case will continue moving forward. After the verdict, an attorney representing the accuser stated that the trial has not concluded, emphasizing that “a not guilty verdict does not mean our client is innocent.” The lawyer explained that “a not guilty verdict only means the charges were not proven beyond a reasonable doubt,” and highlighted confidence in the upcoming civil trial yielding a different outcome.
Peppers himself expressed his thoughts on the situation, stating he believes individuals with unresolved issues should document such moments to protect themselves. Despite the acquittal, Peppers faces potential disciplinary action from the NFL due to prior cocaine possession. The standard for civil cases is preponderance of the evidence, meaning it must be “more likely than not.”
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