The woman who accused Jabrill Peppers of domestic violence last October took the stand on the first day of his criminal trial Thursday, where she was subject to sharp cross-examination about the extent of her injuries as Peppers' lawyer sought to undermine her credibility.

A woman testified Thursday that New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers grabbed her by the neck, slammed her against the wall and pushed her down the stairs after another man called her cellphone several times while they were in bed.