Adrian Peterson - Charged w Child Abuse

[Ducay]

Deactivated for Sunday's game

http://deadspin.com/report-adrian-pe...ase-1634160368

Fox Houston reports that Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has been indicted in Montgomery County, Texas, for reckless or negligent injury to a child. A warrant has been issued for Peterson's arrest.

The Vikings have deactivated Peterson for Sunday's game against New England.

According to Fox Houston's Isiah Carey, the charges stem from allegations that Peterson "beat his young son."

Rough week for men 'layin down the law' But its okay, the NFL doesn't have a domestic violence problem

[Dion]

Statement from Peterson’s attorney: “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.”

-Rusty Hardin

http://www.isiahfactor.com/2014/09/1...-county-texas/

[Senator Clay Davis]

The sickest thing is seeing anyone defending him with the old "I got the belt when I was young, this generation needs to toughen up". Just a guess, but 99.9% of those people who got "the belt", never got their scrotum attacked while they were 4....amongst other vicious wounds. This wasn't discipline, this was a beating on a 4 year old by a 220 pound, extremely ripped athlete. AP deserves whatever punishment he gets.

[Dion]

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."

http://deadspin.com/report-adrian-pe...ase-1634160368

[bubbsy]

Originally Posted by Senator Clay Davis

The sickest thing is seeing anyone defending him with the old "I got the belt when I was young, this generation needs to toughen up". Just a guess, but 99.9% of those people who got "the belt", never got their scrotum attacked while they were 4....amongst other vicious wounds. This wasn't discipline, this was a beating on a 4 year old by a 220 pound, extremely ripped athlete. AP deserves whatever punishment he gets.

this is the problem, the ease of forgiveness.

these guys who likely come from some pretty incomplete home situations growing up, who ride their athletic ability, are treated as heros from the time their in highschool and bubbles form around them where everyone around them insulates them and create an environemntt where the signals of violence, lack of respect for authority, etc, are simply ignored due to their potential to make all-state, get that big scholarship, have a chance at the pro's, yada, yada, yada. once they're in the pros, they've been practically untouchable. They have gotten away with assault, drugs, dui's, manslaughter and murder.

peterson's son was killed by one of his baby momma's boyfriends just last year. you'd think he'd have a level of compassion on his kids.

no respect for NFL players, they are barely human in my eyes. the f'd up upbringing, the beneficial treatment all their lives and now making dozens of millions a year, without having an ounce of humanity. I'm happy to stop being so stereotypical and painting the entire group with the same brush, but i'll wait till there's a year when there are more positive stories than there are of assaults, domestic abuse, rapes, murders, drug and dui's, steriod/hgh use.

[bluejays]

Originally Posted by Dion

http://deadspin.com/report-adrian-pe...ase-1634160368

If that's the case and those are the child's own words, that's pretty disgusting. I had to look up what the hell a switch was though (is it a common term in the states?). I was one of those kids who got a smack when I was young, and now I think I'm a better person for it, but there's a difference between a spank and abuse. Some parents should be grateful they have kids. Instead there are idiots who treat their kids like this and they should get the book thrown at them.

[SportsJunky]

I just came back home from a trip with AP jerseys for my 3 and 5 year old. They were so happy. Now I have to take them away. WTF AP?

[calgarygeologist]

Originally Posted by bubbsy

this is the problem, the ease of forgiveness.

these guys who likely come from some pretty incomplete home situations growing up, who ride their athletic ability, are treated as heros from the time their in highschool and bubbles form around them where everyone around them insulates them and create an environemntt where the signals of violence, lack of respect for authority, etc, are simply ignored due to their potential to make all-state, get that big scholarship, have a chance at the pro's, yada, yada, yada. once they're in the pros, they've been practically untouchable. They have gotten away with assault, drugs, dui's, manslaughter and murder.

peterson's son was killed by one of his baby momma's boyfriends just last year. you'd think he'd have a level of compassion on his kids.

no respect for NFL players, they are barely human in my eyes. the f'd up upbringing, the beneficial treatment all their lives and now making dozens of millions a year, without having an ounce of humanity. I'm happy to stop being so stereotypical and painting the entire group with the same brush, but i'll wait till there's a year when there are more positive stories than there are of assaults, domestic abuse, rapes, murders, drug and dui's, steriod/hgh use.

I agree with much of your early post regarding player attitudes regarding status and privilege but the NFL, as a whole, does actually contribute positively more often negatively. However, the positive is usually glossed over or never really talked about while the negative becomes highly sensationalized. Negative stuff gets people talking and draws in audiences so it gets more air time.

[KootenayFlamesFan]

From TMZ:

4:12 PM PT -- According to the police report, Peterson allegedly sent text messages to the child's mother saying he "felt bad" because he struck the kid in the testicles.

"Got him in the nuts once I noticed. But I felt so bad, n I'm all tearing that butt up when needed!" the text said.

Peterson allegedly sent a follow up text saying, "Never do I go overboard! But all my kids will know, hey daddy has he biggest heart but don't play no games when it comes to acting right."

This was abuse. WTF is going on with NFL players these days??

[nik-]

God dammit. Can't these guy just not be #######s? I guess it really is too much to ask.

[Wood]

If this happened at any other time of the year or any other season, the NFL probably would have found a way to sweep this under the rug and only suspend Perterson for a few games max and keep one of their star players in the league

Now with the whole Ray Rice situation I don't see how they don't suspend A.P. indefinitely as well

It's an awful situation, but I hope these instances help force the NFL to change and keep the scum out of the league

[JiriHrdina]

The thing is this stuff happens everywhere ALL the time. We all know that - but this is pulling the curtain back on how ugly it is. With cell phones and other recording devices everywhere now - it is going to be tougher for people to hide this stuff.

[PeteLFan]

Seems like he hasn't lied to the cops or anyone about it either if you read the whole story. He seems to think it's ok.

I can't believe he struck a kid in the testicles and then texts his mom and says got him in the nuts. Wtf is wrong with this scum bag, ban him for life.

[GirlySports]

I wonder if the Vikings would have deactivated him if all the Ray Rice stuff wasn't front and center right now.

[nickerjones]

Originally Posted by fleury

If that's the case and those are the child's own words, that's pretty disgusting. I had to look up what the hell a switch was though (is it a common term in the states?). I was one of those kids who got a smack when I was young, and now I think I'm a better person for it, but there's a difference between a spank and abuse. Some parents should be grateful they have kids. Instead there are idiots who treat their kids like this and they should get the book thrown at them.

Yes switch is a common word, especially in the South. My dad's mom used to make him go out to the backyard tree and pick his "switch" when he was young. If she thought he was being cute by picking the smallest one he'd get swats with it and then have to go get a real one. I got whippings when I was young so to me, it's just discipline.....albeit my parents never targeted my testicles. If I talked back or did something bad in school I got whippings when I got home. After a couple times I decided I'd rather not act up than get spanked.

I'm 32 and when I was in grade school our principal still gave swats up until I was in 6th grade.

[corporatejay]

I'm hoping ap is just ignorant. Totally within the realm of possibility. Disgusting nonetheless

[rubecube]

"Tearing up that butt" is my new fantasy football team name. What a piece of ####.

[OldDutch]

When I first heard this story, it was a brief summary and I thought "oh man, AP spanks his kid in a parking lot and some uptight idiot called the cops"

I came here to read the details and oh man, what a 180 I have done.

I know some will defend this as a father giving his boy a little correction in line with what he got. Ya, well there is spanking and then there is this. From what has been written, the kid pushed another kid off a bike. That is a punk kid move, and I support AP in his intent to set the kid right. He doesn't want his kids to be spoiled little brats, good for him.

However, this crosses the line. What these guys don't get is wounds heal, but mental scars remain. Kids may end up being better behaved out of fear, but the memories of the beatings stay with them well into adulthood. This results in problems for the kid as an adult, such as anger issues, or anxiety issues when in conflict situations/dealing with other aggressive adults.

Parenting is hard. I know that for fact, and I also know hard it is not to smack your bratty kid. It takes real patience and courage to discipline your child right. It is something I am admit on, no hitting unless it is a last resort. If hitting has to come it is a hand spank (hasn't happened yet, I fear the day). This whipping crap is awful, and I hope AP enjoys losing tons of money and respect over it. Hopefully it will finally get the message in his dim skull.

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Peterson's lawyer adds that his client "deeply regrets the unintentional injury."

Sounds like AP's lawyer could use an unintentional slap across the head.

The boy is 4 and sustained injuries. Wake the hell up.

[Dion]

At a news conference Saturday, Phil Grant, Montgomery County’s first assistant district attorney, said that while parents were entitled to discipline their children, the grand jury decided what Peterson did “was not reasonable and did not reflect community standards of what was reasonable discipline.” Peterson could face up to two years in jail and a $10,000 fine if convicted, Grant said.

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/14/sp...buse.html?_r=0