NFL running back Adrian Peterson was just indicted for child abuse

Friday afternoon, Fox News Houston reported that Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has been indicted for reckless or negligent injury to a child.

The indictment is reportedly related to Peterson disciplining his son with a switch. The investigation has apparently been going on for some time, with Peterson testifying before a grand jury weeks ago, an unusual step for a child abuse case.

Fox News Houston reporter Isiah Carey reports that Peterson was brought before a grand jury twice, and was not indicted initially. Peterson is expected to turn himself in to Texas law enforcement, and will not play this Sunday.

Last year, a different son of Peterson's was murdered by a man who was then the boyfriend of the boy's mother.

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