Adrian Peterson Pleads No Contest To Misdemeanor Charge

The Minnesota Vikings running back appeared in court Tuesday afternoon, where he plead to reckless assault charges. The deal ensures Peterson will not serve jail time.

Update – 3:09 P.M. ET

As ESPN reported earlier Tuesday, Adrian Peterson has plead no contest to a misdemeanor, avoiding felony child abuse charges.

If the agreement is accepted by Judge Kelly Case, Peterson will pay a $2,000 fine, be placed on probation, and perform 80 hours of community service. Technically, the adjudication of the case will be deferred for two years.

Case Judge Kelly W. Case confirmed the details, but with a $4,000 fine rather than $2,000.

While discussing the agreement, District Attorney Brett Ligon reportedly offered this detail:

DA Brett Ligon says the mother of the child wants Adrian Peterson to have contact with the child.

Peterson remains on the Exempt/Commissioner's Permission List for now, but the NFL Player's Association will argue he should be reinstated to the league.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has yet to speak on behalf of the league, but spokesman Greg Aiello provided the following acknowledgement of the new developments:

.@NFL spokesman @gregaiello said the league will review the Adrian Peterson matter. “We cannot provide a timetable.”

Mike Freeman of Bleacher Report spoke with a player Tuesday who said the locker room would be divided about a return by Peterson.

Text from Vikings player on how Peterson would be accepted in that locker room: "Some players still love him. Some are disgusted by him."

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