Peterson Indicted for Child Abuse

[upnorth]

So you are saying he purgered himself? And dont say you did not cause if you dont believe what hesaid under oath that is whay you are insinuating/claiming.

Now you know more than the law, court,or grand jury?

Keep throwing the stones

I am saying people don't always tell the actual truth. Far as I know the case is still open and waiting for more evidence. Are you trying to say all the charges have been dismissed?

[amateurfishing]

U make no sense, of course the case is open and continuing, thats the reason for the endictment along with peterson completely and honestly admitting to everything. No charges have been dismissed this time per the endictment.

Im not claiming anything cept u seem to be "way out there" somewhere...

[upnorth]

U make no sense, of course the case is open and continuing, thats the reason for the endictment along with peterson completely and honestly admitting to everything. No charges have been dismissed this time per the endictment.

Im not claiming anything cept u seem to be "way out there" somewhere...

No....you are trying to suck me into a silly little off topic argument. You seem to believe that AP didn't realize that he was beating the kid silly with a tree branch, I and believe he did.

At this point he is heading to court and time will tell what the court system thinks of someone stuffing a 4 yr olds mouth with leaves and then beating him bloody with a tree branch.

What you think and what I think doesn't really matter there.

[luckycrank]

Where is the childs mother in all this ?

[TR21HP]

Which one? he has four I believe and he doesn't live with this one. Fine upstanding young man!

[amateurfishing]

No....you are trying to suck me into a silly little off topic argument. You seem to believe that AP didn't realize that he was beating the kid silly with a tree branch, I and believe he did.

At this point he is heading to court and time will tell what the court system thinks of someone stuffing a 4 yr olds mouth with leaves and then beating him bloody with a tree branch.

What you think and what I think doesn't really matter there.

He either may have not realized it or thought it was ok, I dont know, im not him

Yes the courts will now decide, what u and I think dont matter

But what does matter is what adrian was thinking and u claim not to believe him which is the same as him commiting purgery.

[amateurfishing]

No matter how this ends up playing out, I find a few more things pretty disgusting regarding this.

If he has has multiple grand jury scenarios, what does it take to actvon one? What if any of his children had ended up with fractures, broken bones, or god forbid death? Why has the texas law enforcement and justice system been turning a blind eye to all of this? If any child under him would have ended up any worse someone should have some mighty big explaining to do why these cases or multiple grand juries are not getting connected with red flags and alarms sounding.

Also its obvious tht NFL and vikings have taken the high road from the beginning on this. Not only did they completely ignore the issue (cause we all know they knew bout it long time ago) to protect their money, they completely failed to provide support and help that was obviously needed and in my view completely scammed any vikings ticket holders of negligence in promoting his photos on the new stadium and failing to inform ticket holders of the upcoming possibilities thiz season and marketing a product that they knew had a chance at this kind of devistation.

[CaptainMusky]

Where is the childs mother in all this ?

His mother has issued a statement that she is furious with the media and law enforcement for how this is being handled and how the pictures/details were released in an ongoing investigation.

[amateurfishing]

I would be also, the photos are evidence and should have never been leaked. The local texas pd and prosecutors office has left a lot to be desired how they are handling this.

[DTro]

This is how it's going to go down. He will plea out as guilty. Be charged with something and sentenced lightly. He will be playing in no time.

[Big Dave2]

No....you are trying to suck me into a silly little off topic argument. You seem to believe that AP didn't realize that he was beating the kid silly with a tree branch, I and believe he did.

At this point he is heading to court and time will tell what the court system thinks of someone stuffing a 4 yr olds mouth with leaves and then beating him bloody with a tree branch.

What you think and what I think doesn't really matter there.

He either may have not realized it or thought it was ok, I dont know, im not him

Yes the courts will now decide, what u and I think dont matter

But what does matter is what adrian was thinking and u claim not to believe him which is the same as him commiting purgery.

The "quote" button at the bottom of each post is really handy and makes for easier reading of posts.

[Big Dave2]

This is how it's going to go down. He will plea out as guilty. Be charged with something and sentenced lightly. He will be playing in no time.

Exactly.

[chasineyes]

Quote:

He will be playing in no time

Except he will be released by the vikings and picked up by Dallas!!!

[FISHINGURU]

Naw, Murray is younger and playing extremely well, as long as he can stay healthy.

I hope AP is back playing in time for the home game against the Packers!!

[aanderud]

This is how it's going to go down. He will plea out as guilty. Be charged with something and sentenced lightly. He will be playing in no time.

I wouldn't expect the jury or judge to go any lighter on this case than any other. I'm guessing MOST first time offenders, especially ones who go in and testify honestly and aren't trying to "get away" with anything or hide anything, get a pretty light sentence. I saw that there's a max 2 years in prison but I'd guess they give him something between 0 and 90 days at most. Or maybe more likely, zero days actual prison but something like a year of 'stayed' sentence or whatever they call it with some probationary period where if he does it again within the next 2 years or something, they lock him up for a year on this charge.

They'll throw a bunch of community service at him, but what's most important is probably to get him some education on what kind of effects this kind of torture and beating can do to a kid. I don't know, I'd be creative with the sentence. Make AP pay for some one-on-one training and learn from some real pros on this topic. I'm sure there's some good researchers and educators out there -- and AP can afford the best.

As for him playing soon, I don't expect him to be on the field again this year. There's a lot of bad press here and it may take him a year to get 'rehabilitated' (I use air quotes there, but I do think he could be rehabbed if he really wants to). Next year he'll be back on the field at a discounted price, I'm sure. Probably for Dallas.

[harvey lee]

Dallas can have him. if this is the kind of person he is, then I would rather lose our games than have to rely on AP. he would be a great fit for Jerry Jones.

[MontanaMax]

All the sanctimonious know-it-alls on this site slay me. I grew up in the 60's and 70's in MN in a new subdivision where the families were from all over the US because of the main business employer. Every kid in every home at various times, boys and girls, were disciplined with paddles, belts, straps or switches. In fall through spring it was through pants and in summer it was on bare legs. One family would take the kids into the front yard for the "whoppins" to add insult to injury. We all used to compare how severe the punishment was for various infractions. The families from Texas were always the harshest. On our block, Dr. Spock was a Star Trek character. Every parent on that block would have multiple felony convictions against them with today's rules on spanking (or against any spanking). As would teachers and administrators who used wooden paddles with air holes for maximum speed and force (One particular paddle was named "Little Elmer", another "The Judge")

I happened to work in a County Attorneys office during and after college, and saw where discipline crossed the line to abuse. I made the choice then never to use anything but an open hand swat on the tush of my kids because of how easy it was for well intended blows to cross into unintended injury when using a tool for the job, or when directed anywhere other than the tush. There were always 2 reactons of parents when they crossed the line: they didn't expect or intend what occured, or the kid was lucky they didn't go harder on them. The people in the first category got parenting classes and monitoring. Those in the second got prosecuted and anger management (and usually substance abuse) classes.

If Peterson was in the latter category, because of his high profile, we would have seen multiple reports on these kids from birth, with serious injuries including broken bones. If these things start to surface now, then by all means take his livelihood in the NFL from him.

If not, get him the parenting classes and help he needs, and supervised visitation, so he can become a better parent, as any other parent in his situation would be treated. But most of all, get off your perfectionist high-horses, and let him do for a living and his family, including these kids, what he does best. Or be consistent and advocate for waiving statutes of limitations and let us all send our parents and neighbor's parents to jail for the discipline they gave us in the 60 and 70's.

[amateurfishing]

Nope, his attorney has issued a statement that they will fight all charges all the way and when the real facts are known they will prove no wrong doing. No plea bargain what so ever.

I am intrigued.

http://www.kfan.com/onair/vikings-blog-38526/rusty-hardin-statement-12774797

[bbfenatic]

Nope, his attorney has issued a statement that they will fight all charges all the way and when the real facts are known they will prove no wrong doing. No plea bargain what so ever.

I am intrigued.

http://www.kfan.com/onair/vikings-blog-38526/rusty-hardin-statement-12774797

My guess is that is Peterson being stubborn/boneheaded....like he has already proven....ignorance is one thing....stupidity is another.

[amateurfishing]

All the sanctimonious know-it-alls on this site slay me. I grew up in the 60's and 70's in MN in a new subdivision where the families were from all over the US because of the main business employer. Every kid in every home at various times, boys and girls, were disciplined with paddles, belts, straps or switches. In fall through spring it was through pants and in summer it was on bare legs. One family would take the kids into the front yard for the "whoppins" to add insult to injury. We all used to compare how severe the punishment was for various infractions. The families from Texas were always the harshest. On our block, Dr. Spock was a Star Trek character. Every parent on that block would have multiple felony convictions against them with today's rules on spanking (or against any spanking). As would teachers and administrators who used wooden paddles with air holes for maximum speed and force (One particular paddle was named "Little Elmer", another "The Judge")

I happened to work in a County Attorneys office during and after college, and saw where discipline crossed the line to abuse. I made the choice then never to use anything but an open hand swat on the tush of my kids because of how easy it was for well intended blows to cross into unintended injury when using a tool for the job, or when directed anywhere other than the tush. There were always 2 reactons of parents when they crossed the line: they didn't expect or intend what occured, or the kid was lucky they didn't go harder on them. The people in the first category got parenting classes and monitoring. Those in the second got prosecuted and anger management (and usually substance abuse) classes.

If Peterson was in the latter category, because of his high profile, we would have seen multiple reports on these kids from birth, with serious injuries including broken bones. If these things start to surface now, then by all means take his livelihood in the NFL from him.

If not, get him the parenting classes and help he needs, and supervised visitation, so he can become a better parent, as any other parent in his situation would be treated. But most of all, get off your perfectionist high-horses, and let him do for a living and his family, including these kids, what he does best. Or be consistent and advocate for waiving statutes of limitations and let us all send our parents and neighbor's parents to jail for the discipline they gave us in the 60 and 70's.

+1

[DTro]

All the sanctimonious know-it-alls on this site slay me. I grew up in the 60's and 70's in MN in a new subdivision where the families were from all over the US because of the main business employer. Every kid in every home at various times, boys and girls, were disciplined with paddles, belts, straps or switches. In fall through spring it was through pants and in summer it was on bare legs. One family would take the kids into the front yard for the "whoppins" to add insult to injury. We all used to compare how severe the punishment was for various infractions.

Remember the good ol days when everyone had their own "helper". They all compared who worked the hardest and how well they took to a whip. They even had special names for them like Toby and Tyrone. Man, every great great grandparent on the block would have felony convictions in todays world.

[Big Dave2]

All the sanctimonious know-it-alls on this site slay me. I grew up in the 60's and 70's in MN in a new subdivision where the families were from all over the US because of the main business employer. Every kid in every home at various times, boys and girls, were disciplined with paddles, belts, straps or switches. In fall through spring it was through pants and in summer it was on bare legs. One family would take the kids into the front yard for the "whoppins" to add insult to injury. We all used to compare how severe the punishment was for various infractions. The families from Texas were always the harshest. On our block, Dr. Spock was a Star Trek character. Every parent on that block would have multiple felony convictions against them with today's rules on spanking (or against any spanking). As would teachers and administrators who used wooden paddles with air holes for maximum speed and force (One particular paddle was named "Little Elmer", another "The Judge")

I happened to work in a County Attorneys office during and after college, and saw where discipline crossed the line to abuse. I made the choice then never to use anything but an open hand swat on the tush of my kids because of how easy it was for well intended blows to cross into unintended injury when using a tool for the job, or when directed anywhere other than the tush. There were always 2 reactons of parents when they crossed the line: they didn't expect or intend what occured, or the kid was lucky they didn't go harder on them. The people in the first category got parenting classes and monitoring. Those in the second got prosecuted and anger management (and usually substance abuse) classes.

If Peterson was in the latter category, because of his high profile, we would have seen multiple reports on these kids from birth, with serious injuries including broken bones. If these things start to surface now, then by all means take his livelihood in the NFL from him.

If not, get him the parenting classes and help he needs, and supervised visitation, so he can become a better parent, as any other parent in his situation would be treated. But most of all, get off your perfectionist high-horses, and let him do for a living and his family, including these kids, what he does best. Or be consistent and advocate for waiving statutes of limitations and let us all send our parents and neighbor's parents to jail for the discipline they gave us in the 60 and 70's.

[B-man715]

THIS JUST IN, AND IT'S ON THE FRONT PAGE!!!! (Or I guess it would be if they still printed and sold newspapers)

THE YEAR IS 2014, not 1964

You probably shouldn't beat the $hit out of your kids with a stick....... as much as you want to, it's not likely a good idea. Just sayin'

I'm not all that old, but I remember my Mom pulling over on 35E and giving me a bare butt spanking with dozens of cars driving by........

Sheesh, that would make the 5 o'clock news is this day and age.

On a side note, today my wife and I found out the sex of our babies brewing in her belly.......

Twin boys!!!!

Man, if they are anything like me growing up I have my work cut out for me Better hide the sticks

[Big Dave2]

THIS JUST IN, AND IT'S ON THE FRONT PAGE!!!! (Or I guess it would be if they still printed and sold newspapers)

THE YEAR IS 2014, not 1964

Ain't that the truth!

Wonder if these 2 ever got a "whoopin" with a switch? I sure know I did!

[schmitty3]

Pretty crazy how these situations are being handled, it's either one end of the extreme or the other. Adrian goes from playing against the Saints to likely not playing for the entire year. Ray Rice goes from a 2 game suspension to being kicked out of the league. Why can't we just use some common sense and find the middle ground. Adrian should be suspended somewhere around 6 games without pay, and should be required to see someone to work on how controls his discipline.

I don't really see the point of this exempt list. Now lets say he takes some sort of plea bargain and is eligible to return. The league will likely suspend him, do these games he has missed already count towards his suspension, or is he going to get suspended twice. The league knows what he did, and this could have been resolved already.