This post has been updated.
Minnesota Vikings All-NFL running back Adrian Peterson has been indicted on child injury charges in Texas, according to multiple reports.
Mark Berman of Fox 26 in Houston first reported that Peterson had been indicted for reckless or negligent injury to a child. Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer reported that Peterson would turn himself in.
Sources: RB Adrian Peterson indicted for reckless or negligent injury to a child N Montgomery County.His atty Rustin Hardin declined comment
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) September 12, 2014
Montgomery County is north of Houston and includes The Woodlands, where Peterson has a home, according to WDAY.
Texas law enforcement handing down indictment today on Vikings RB Adrian Peterson on charges of injury to a … http://t.co/pZ7CPYsBfb
— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) September 12, 2014
Arrest of Adrian Peterson (reported by @MarkBermanFox26) stems from the disciplining of a son with a switch, source says. He’s been indicted
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 12, 2014
The Associated Press reported that Peterson had turned himself in early Saturday morning and since been released.
