Reports: Adrian Peterson Indicted In Child Injury Case In Texas

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- According to multiple reports, Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has been indicted in Texas for "reckless or negligent injury to a child."

Ian Rapoport of NFL.com is reporting that Peterson was arrested for disciplining his son with a switch.

According to Jay Glazer, Peterson is expected to turn himself in to authorities. Adam Caplan is reporting that the Vikings have deactivated Peterson for their game this weekend against the Patriots.

Peterson's attorney Rusty Hardin released the following statement:

"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."

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