Bianca Long
Minnesota Vikings’ star running back Adrian Peterson may
have an incoming hit that he can't even dodge. On September 12, 2014, a
warrant was issued for Peterson’s arrest. A Texas grand jury indicted Peterson for reckless
or negligent injury to a child. The incident allegedly occurred in May 2014
while Peterson’s son was visiting him at his Texas home.
Peterson allegedly
beat his four-year-old son with a tree branch as a form of punishment. The
beatings left severe welts and bruises on the child’s backside, legs and
ankles. When the child returned to his mother, she immediately
took him to the doctor to find out about the marks. The doctor then told investigators about the unusual markings
and deemed them situation as child abuse.
Investigators proceed to question
Peterson about the abuse, where he has been said to be cooperating very well
with authorities. He claims that his intent was to never harm his son, only to discipline
him. However, there is a fine line between abuse and discipline. The incident has
caused uproar across the league and the country. Yes, it is up to the parent to
determine how to discipline their child, but how far is too far?
Peterson turned himself in at Montgomery County Jail in
Texas earlier Saturday morning on September 13, 2104. He reportedly posted bond at $15,000 and left
a half an hour later.
As of now, Peterson has received little punishment from the
National Football League. The Minnesota
Vikings have deactivated Peterson for their upcoming game against the New
England Patriots, but he will still receive pay. The league’s reactions to
Peterson’s actions off the field have some fans raising eyebrows and
questioning the leagues’ policies on violence and abuse. Lately, it appears the
league has been taking these types of issues and punishments lightly, and that
does not sit well with many supporters of the league.
If convicted, Adrian Peterson could face up to two years in
county jail. His next trial date has not yet been announced.
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