It was widely reported that Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson was indicted for reckless or negligent injury to a child on Friday.
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Peterson’s agent has confirmed the indictment and released a statement on the matter
"“Adrian Peterson has been informed that he was indicted by a grand jury in Montgomery County, Texas for Injury to a Child. The charged conduct involves using a switch to spank his son. This indictment follows Adrian’s full cooperation with authorities who have been looking into this matter. 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. He has cooperated fully with authorities and voluntarily testified before the grand jury for several hours. Adrian will address the charges with the same respect and responsiveness he has brought to this inquiry from its beginning. It is important to remember that Adrian never intended to harm his son and deeply regrets the unintentional injury.”"
With access to the police report, CBS Minnesota has reported that Peterson disciplined his 4-year-old son using a switch.
The Vikings have not made an announcement as to whether Peterson will appear in Sunday’s game versus the New England Patriots.
Peterson rushed for 75 yards on 21 carries in Minnesota’s first game of the season. The Vikings drafted Peterson with the No. 7 pick of the 2007 NFL Draft.