Vikings RB Adrian Peterson's Attorney Alleges His Client Was Assaulted

Defending himself against charges of resisting arrest, Adrian Peterson has gone on the offensive. Peterson hired Rusty Hardin, the attorney who represented Roger Clemens, who was recently acquitted of lying to Congress concerning his alleged use of steroids. Hardin issued a statement Monday saying that Peterson was a victim, not the aggressor, when he was arrested over the weekend in Houston. "Adrian Peterson did not resist arrest this past Saturday morning and suggesting that he pushed, struck or shoved a Houston Police Officer is a total fabrication," Hardin’s statement said, via ESPN. "He in fact was struck at least twice in the face for absolutely no legitimate reason, and when all the evidence is impartially reviewed, it will clearly show Adrian was the victim, not the aggressor. We have been investigating what happened since Saturday afternoon, and it is absolutely clear to me that the charges should not have been filed, and that the Bayou Club owes Adrian an apology for having put out a totally false version of what happened. Adrian Peterson does not act the way he has been described in the initial reports, and he did not act that way Saturday morning. He was only in that club for 30 to 40 minutes, was never objectionable to other patrons, and never physically resisted any police office. Adrian is extremely upset about these false allegations. These charges are totally at odd with the way he has conducted himself throughout his career, and he asks that his fans and the public at large reserve judgment until they hear all the facts. Adrian looks forward to his day in court."

Source: Sporting News
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