As Jabrill Peppers' January trial date is set, defense attorney claims video evidence contradicts assault allegations while plaintiff's lawyers dispute characterization of settlement negotiations.

Lawyers for the woman who accused Patriots star Jabrill Peppers of assault spoke out against the claim she would settle for $10.5 million to avoid court.

New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers leaves his arraignment on Oct. 7 at Quincy District Court after being arrested in Braintree, charged with assault and battery, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, strangulation, and possession of a class “B” substance. Matt Stone/Pool

A jury trial has been set for Jan. 22 for Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers, who pleaded not guilty in October to charges including strangulation and drug possession.

New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers returns to court on Friday. His girlfriend accused him of assaulting her at his Braintree apartment.

A trial date was set Friday in the assault case against New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers, and his attorney said in court that the victim has also filed a $10.5 million civil suit. Peppers was excused from appearing in court for the pretrial hearing,

The criminal trial for New England safety Jabrill Peppers, whose charges include both domestic violence and drug possession, is scheduled for Jan. 22.