NFL’er Adrian Peterson Avoids Jail Time

I stand here and I take full responsibility for my actions. I love my son more than anyone of you could even imagine and I’m anxious to continue my relationship with my child. I’m just glad this is over…I can put this behind me, and me and my family can continue to move forward.

He was not allowed to be near his son while the case was pending, but now can have contact with him.

Adrian has said he never intended to hurt his son and was disciplining him in the same way he had been as a child growing up. The boy suffered cuts, marks and bruising to his thighs, back and one of his testicles, according to court records.

If he had been convicted of the felony charge, he could have faced up to two years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Instead, he received two years of deferred adjudication, a form of probation. Reportedly, he was fined $4,000 and must complete parenting classes and perform 80 hours of community service. [Associated Press, ESPN]

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