There are a number of layers to the unfortunate situation involving Minnesota Vikings’ running back Adrian Peterson and allegations that he abused his four-year-old son.
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One basic thread that runs through the situation is the fact that the legal process needs to play itself out. To be clear, that does not mean Peterson should be allowed to play or be around the team while that is happening. It simply means that the actual results of the legal process will have a significant bearing on Peterson’s long-term future in the NFL.
It is along those lines that Jason La Canfora has a relevant report on Thursday night. According to La Canfora, the Montgomery County, Texas District Attorney’s office could potentially be open to a plea deal with Peterson.
Phil Grant. Assistant DA for Montgomery County, Texas, told me his office prepared to hold talks on a "reasonable" plea deal for Peterson...
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) September 18, 2014
Grant said Peterson's case could take 6-18 months to go to trail. his office would be open to discussions possibly ahead of 10/8 court sate
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) September 18, 2014
Grant ware of comments by Rusty Hardin, Peterson's lawyer, about going to trial. we'll see what happens when sides go to 1st court date
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) September 18, 2014
Things are still very early in the process, and as noted, we will know more after the first trial date. If Peterson did agree to a plea deal, it would stand to have a meaningful impact on any chance he has of returning to the NFL.
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