Peterson reaches plea deal

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Conroe, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson reached a plea agreement in the child abuse case against him on Tuesday.

Peterson was facing felony charges of reckless or negligent injury to a child after he was accused of using a wooden tree branch to hit his 4-year-old son as a disciplinary measure, resulting in visible injuries to the child.

Instead, he pleaded no contest and reached an agreement to a lesser charge of one count of misdemeanor reckless assault and will avoid jail time. He is also expected to get probation, pay a $2,000 fine and serve 80 hours of community service.

“I truly regret this incident,” said Peterson outside the courthouse after the agreement was reached. “I take full responsibility for my actions. I love my son more than anyone of you can image. I am anxious to continue my relationship with my child. I am glad this over… so me and my family can move forward.”

Peterson is currently on the NFL exempt list while the court proceedings continued. It is unclear when or if the star running back will be reinstated.

Peterson was initially deactivated prior to a Week 2 game against New England after being indicted in September, then was reinstated by the team the following Monday.

However, after backlash from sponsors, fans and the Minnesota government, the Vikings reversed course and placed Peterson on the NFL’s exempt/commissioner’s permission list. He is being paid despite not playing.

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