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# Earlier Peterson Child Abuse Claim Could Aid Prosecutors

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_Published 2014-09-16. Vikings running back Adrian Peterson was investigated last year for harming another of his children._


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## Transcript

The Minnesota Vikings announced Monday that running back Adrian Peterson is back on the team, after a brief suspension, despite facing charges of child abuse for beating his son. But a new report claims Peterson is also involved in another child abuse case over his treatment of another son. The incident apparently left the child with a head wound. You break the skin. You have bleeding, much less permanent scars. That is a crime. KHOU in Houston published photos and text messages about an incident from last June when Peterson admitted to physically disciplining his 4- year- old son while they were both in his car.

The child allegedly hit his head on a car seat during the incident. Incident. The mother of the boy informed child services, but the case never went to court. TMZ sites sources close to the investigation who say, Peterson's discipline didn't violate the state laws of Texas, where the incident allegedly took place. But the accusation could have a serious impact on the felony case against Peterson, who's facing child abuse counts for hitting one of his children with a switch. Back in May. These new allegations could help prosecutors establish a pattern of behavior for Peterson. Peterson defended himself on Twitter Monday writing in part, I am not a perfect parent, but I am, without a doubt, not a child abuser.

And the Vikings are rallying to Peterson's defense. We believe he deserves to play. While the legal process plays out. But as Sports Illustrated points out the Vikings did not take the same stance with Chris Cook, a Minnesota corner back who was suspended for 10 weeks pending his involvement in a domestic abuse case. Cook was eventually acquitted of the charges and reinstated to the roster. Peterson's lawyer has dismissed these latest allegations against the football player as baseless. The running back is expected to play Sunday in the Vikings game against the Saints.

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