QUINCY, Mass. -- New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers, who in early October pleaded not guilty after being arrested on charges that include strangulation and drug possession, had a jury trial set for Jan. 22 in court on Friday.
Peppers' attorney said in court that a $10.5 million demand was made by the plaintiff, which Peppers turned down.
"It technically may not be extortion but is highly probative and tells you what this case is all about," attorney Marc Brofsky said in court.
Peppers, who was placed on the NFL's commissioner exempt list on Oct.