'A 2-year-old boy who was reportedly the son of Minnesota Vikings star Adrian Peterson died Friday of injuries he suffered after allegedly being abused, police said.
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, police said Joseph Robert Patterson, 27, has been charged with aggravated battery of an infant and aggravated assault. If convicted on the charges, both felonies, Patterson could face up to 40 years in prison and an $80,000 fine.
Prosecutors are considering filing additional charges against Patterson in light of the boy's death, according to police.'.* Cenk Uygur, Eboni K Williams, Ben Mankiewicz and Jimmy Dore (The Jimmy Dore Show) break it down on The Young Turks..
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Adrian Peterson Indicted for Child Abuse - Minnesota Vikings Star Adrian Peterson NFL Adrian Peterson Indicted for Child Abuse charges - Minnesota Vikings Star Adrian Peterson NFL Minnesota Vikings superstar Adrian Peterson has been indicted for child abuse in North Montgomery County, TX ... TMZ Sports has learned.
Sources connected to Peterson tell us ... the alleged victim is a male child from Minnesota who was visiting Adrian back in May at AP's home in Texas.
We're told the child returned home to his mother in Minn. who noticed injuries and took the child to a doctor. A short time later, the doctor contacted authorities in Texas to report Adrian.
Child Protective Services confirms they are working on a case involving Peterson and say the alleged victim is an 11-year-old boy.
Peterson was indicted in Montgomery County for reckless or negligent injury to a child, this according to MyFOX Houston 26.
Peterson missed Vikings team practice yesterday -- though the team explained it as a 'veteran's day.' Peterson did attend practice today and was said to be laughing and joking on the field.
Earlier today, Peterson posted a message on Twitter -- though it's unclear if it's related to the case.
'People understand that if you are on God's course and suppose to have that position and man decides to remove you know that God will r
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'A 2-year-old boy who was reportedly the son of Minnesota Vikings star Adrian Peterson died Friday of injuries he suffered after allegedly being abused, police said.
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, police said Joseph Robert Patterson, 27, has been charged with aggravated battery of an infant and aggravated assault. If convicted on the charges, both felonies, Patterson could face up to 40 years in prison and an $80,000 fine.
Prosecutors are considering filing additional charges against Patterson in light of the boy's death, according to police.'.* Cenk Uygur, Eboni K Williams, Ben Mankiewicz and Jimmy Dore (The Jimmy Dore Show) break it down on The Young Turks.
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Adrian Peterson's 2 Year Old Son Dies After Being Beaten To Death By Mothers Boyfriend! SMFH! A 2-year-old boy who was reportedly the son of Minnesota Vikings star Adrian Peterson died Friday of injuries he suffered after allegedly being abused, police said. Sioux Falls, South Dakota, police said Joseph Robert Patterson, 27, has been charged with aggravated battery of an infant and aggravated assault. If convicted on the charges, both felonies, Patterson could face up to 40 years in prison and an $80,000 fine,
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Mike Pereira discusses the NFL's handling of the Ray Rice situation, Adrian Peterson Indictment for hitting his son and more.
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Adrian Peterson Son dies in Critcal Condition Attacked by Mother's Boyfriend Joseph Patterson Adrian Peterson Son dead death in Critcal Condition Attacked by Mother's Boyfriend Joseph Patterson || Adrian Peterson 2-Year-Old Son in Critcal Condition Attacked by Mother's Boyfriend Joseph Patterson | Adrian Peterson left the Vikings on Thursday to do deal with a 'tragic' personal situation. We may now know why. Peterson's 2-year-old son, Adrian Peterson Jr., is in critical condition after allegedly being 'severely' beaten by a man his mother was dating, according to TMZ. Joseph Patterson was arrested on charges of aggravated felony assault and battery of an infant. The young boy suffered 'severe head injuries.' Peterson Jr. also had 'choking injuries' according to the Sioux Falls Argus Leader. Patterson was the only person home with the young boy. Patterson, Peterson Jr. and the boy's mother had recently moved to Sioux Falls, S.D.
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Adrian Peterson's 2-year-old son has died ... cops have confirmed.
Cops believe Peterson's son was severely beaten by 27-year-old Joseph Patterson, the man who was dating the mother of the NFL star's child.
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Adrian Peterson Son dies in Critcal Condition Attacked by Mother's Boyfriend Joseph Patterson
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Adrian Peterson Son dies in Critical Condition Attacked by Mother's Boyfriend Joseph Patterson.
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Absolute heartbreak and tragedy has occurred in Adrian Peterson's family. Peterson's son, just 2 years old, was shook to the point that he was brain dead by Joseph Patterson. The charges have been elevated to murder. Thoughts and prayers to Adrian.
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NFL player Adrian Peterson's 2-year-old son has died. The boyfriend of the boy's mother has been charged with assault.
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