Minnesota Vikings star running back Adrian Peterson was indicted Friday on charges that he struck his young son with a switch in Texas, according to a person in the NFL familiar with the situation.
A grand jury in Montgomery County returned the indictment Friday afternoon, according to the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity.
Peterson allegedly struck his young son, who spent the summer with the All-Pro running back in Texas, with a switch, according to the NFL source. The Vikings knew of the incident for several weeks, but thought Peterson had been cleared of all criminal charges, the source said.
The abuse allegations surfaced shortly after the child returned to his mother’s Minnesota home, according to the source, who said a doctor noticed “a mark” caused by a switch during a routine appointment.
lol Dino Simmons 18 months? you are going to need Adrian’s lawyer pretty soon!!!
Kingsmen White, done PROPERLY, there’s no need for a repeat action. They correct THEMSELVES. I have ONE question: “Are you SERIOUS?” Got my son at 4, now 18 (lesson learned DAY ONE)
My eldest at 7, now 20 (no repeat necessary)
My babies understand. I despise getting physical, but if you push that limit, I MAKE DAMNED CERTAIN YOU’LL MEDITATE THE NEXT TIME.
You see this??? Sumtingwong Witchu Saunders?? just like Angel! if my boy is crying she looking at me like did you hit him? you better not!
Kisha Simmons cut it! No she wouldn’t. He’s been getting wooped since 18 months
Yessssss Kingsmen White
Kisha Simmons will have a fit if Dino Simmons whoop jamere
Sumtingwong Witchu Saunders that’s why my main concern was the age of the boy. I can’t give my 2 yr old a switch but the older he gets I will wear him out if he acts up! Spare the rod spoil the child!!!
I’ve never whipped my babies with a switch, but I HAVE BROUGHT “HEAT” with a belt. (a whipping room?)
Adrian’s Statement: Adrian is a loving father who used his judgment as a parent to discipline his son. He used the same kind of discipline with his child that he experienced as a child growing up in east Texas. Adrian has never hidden from what happened.
The Police report: According to police reports, the child, however, had a slightly different story, telling authorities that “Daddy Peterson hit me on my face.” The child also expressed worry that Peterson would punch him in the face if the child reported the incident to authorities. He also said that he had been hit by a belt and that “there are a lot of belts in Daddy’s closet.” He added that Peterson put leaves in his mouth when he was being hit with the switch while his pants were down. The child told his mother that Peterson “likes belts and switches” and “has a whooping room.” Chris Finley Bey Dino Simmons Sumtingwong Witchu Saunders Stone Stafford