NFL player in the middle of the scandal for alleged child abuse

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The Minnesota Vikings running back voluntarily surrendered to authorities and was released after posting bail Adrian Peterson Adrian Peterson , star NFL running back and Minnesota Vikings player, said Monday that “I'm not a perfect father, but I'm certainly not a child molester either.” Peterson, one of the star players in the United States professional football league, will practice this week and can play next Sunday against the New Orleans Saints, despite facing a charge of child abuse , Vikings officials reported. . The player who was seated by his team in the game against the New England Patriots turned himself in to East Texas authorities, two days after he received an indictment for “criminal negligence or carelessness causing bodily injury to his son.” , which is considered a crime. The 29-year-old father quickly posted bail of $15,000 (about 198,724 pesos) and was released, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. In his first comments on the case, the NFL star told fans in a written statement posted to his Twitter profile that “I never imagined being in a position where the world is judging my parenting skills or calling me a child molester, for the discipline I instill in my son.

Adrian Peterson-tweet-statement Despite being advised by his attorney not to give details about his case, Peterson wrote: “I want everyone to understand how sorry I am about the harm I have caused my son.” The Minnesota running Special Database back said he appeared before a judge voluntarily and told court members he was embarrassed by what happened, something police agencies corroborated about the incident. “I will say the same thing when I appear in court,” Peterson wrote. By disciplining his son the same way he was disciplined as a child , the NFL star wrote, he caused unintentional injuries to the child. The player understands that there are people who do not agree with this form of discipline, he said, and he has already met with a psychologist who informed him of more “appropriate” ways to discipline minors . “But deep in my heart I have always believed that I could have been one of those children lost in the streets without the discipline that my parents and other family members instilled in me. “I have always believed that the way my parents disciplined me has a lot to do with the success I have had as a man.



Peterson pointed out in his statement that while he is not a perfect father, he is not a child abuser either. Vikings general manager Rick Spielma said he learned about the incident last Friday when the team placed the running back, who has been an All-Star in six of his first seven seasons, on the inactive list. professional player. “This is a difficult path to navigate in terms of judging how a parent disciplines their children,” Spielman told reporters. “Based on the extensive information we had, and what we know about Adrian not only as a person but also what he has done for the community, we believe he deserves to play while his legal process continues.” Peterson's attorney has said his client used “a power line to hit his son,” and was disciplining him “like most kids in East Texas.” Peterson “will continue to insist on his innocence of any wrongdoing,” attorney Rusty Hardin said last Friday. Under Texas law, people can be convicted of injury to a minor if they cause mental or bodily harm, with intent, malice, or criminal negligence. The crime is punishable by up to two years in state prison and a fine of 1,000 dollars (13,248 pesos). Peterson is considered one of the best running backs in the NFL, if not the best. His absence was felt during his team's 30-7 loss against the Patriots last Sunday. In 2011, he struck a lucrative deal, which according to NFL.com reached $100 million over seven years, with Minnesota.