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BwareDWare94, on 07 July 2012 - 10:53 PM, said:

Other witnesses have claimed that AP just went to get some water and was on his way out when he was approached from behind and jumped on (on a recently repaired ACL and MCL, mind you). There really is no way to definitively say he's wrong without video evidence of a real shove (and Lord knows he's a strong man. He may have just put his hand on the guy's shoulder while stepping around him and the guy just wasn't expecting it and stumbled. This is entirely possible).

Also, I despise how much authority is given to police officers. Many, and I mean many, go beyond that authority and hold it above people's heads. Just the other night, I had a cop make up a reason to pull me over and the fucker gave me a sobriety test. Soon as he realized I was sober he let me go. I wasn't speeding. I wasn't swerving. The fucker was just looking to hand out a DUI, and he made up a scenario in order to give himself the opportunity.

And I don't even need to get into the countless amounts of people who have similar stories. Cops are not acting within their authority in this country and it needs to be reviewed and assessed.

Quite frankly, by all accounts it sounds as if these cops turned nothing into a situation. Not the other way around.

Who said there is anything definite about this story? I said there is supposedly video evidence so we'll should see what the real story is.

I'm not a fan of cops either. In fact, I repeatedly posted stories about crooked police to fuck with FSUViking. I'm willing to give AP the benefit of the doubt here based on his character but he's already apologized for his behavior. I don't think there is any way we can say that by all accounts the cops turned something into nothing.

BwareDWare94, on 07 July 2012 - 10:55 PM, said:

TMZ is not a reliable source. They're like the internet's National Enquirer.

Ha! Are you really attacking a source? The old ad hominem defense? They have been dead on when reporting sporting news. Prove otherwise.

[butta55]

I think most of us just really don't want AP to actually be shown in a negative light. I never seen a serious problem with the guy and for the most part he is one of the "good guys" in the league. I'm hoping it was a misunderstanding, but overall besides an attack on character this incident isn't that big.

[Rain Man]

Lol @ TMZ. They actually TRY to make celebrities look terrible in the public eye. Let me just say that this sounds more like another Houston Cop with a large ego than an NFL player with a large ego. Does anyone remember the Ryan Moats case and how embarrassing that was for Houston police?

Coming from a family with a lot of police background I myself can say that these days, cops have a sense of entitlement and think they can do no wrong. When in reality, they actually tend to make situations worse than what the offenders make them to be. Either way, to only be charged with resisting arrest is a pile of garbage. And when it does go to small courts, the police department will need to explain why he was being arrested to begin with or otherwise drop the case.

[JetsFan4Life]

BwareDWare94, on 07 July 2012 - 10:55 PM, said:

TMZ is not a reliable source. They're like the internet's National Enquirer.

TMZ is extremely reliable. They are NOTHING like the National Enquirer...

On to the story, if he did indeed shove the cop then yes that is a problem but of course I'll hold judgment.

[Favre4Ever]

Chris D, on 08 July 2012 - 09:14 AM, said:

Lol @ TMZ. They actually TRY to make celebrities look terrible in the public eye. Let me just say that this sounds more like another Houston Cop with a large ego than an NFL player with a large ego. Does anyone remember the Ryan Moats case and how embarrassing that was for Houston police?

Coming from a family with a lot of police background I myself can say that these days, cops have a sense of entitlement and think they can do no wrong. When in reality, they actually tend to make situations worse than what the offenders make them to be. Either way, to only be charged with resisting arrest is a pile of garbage. And when it does go to small courts, the police department will need to explain why he was being arrested to begin with or otherwise drop the case.

The owner of the bar/club who knows AP says he was being (uncharacteristically) unruly... Yet it still seems like, to you, that the cop just has a large ego...?

I dunno what it is with you guys (not just you Chris), but you seem to be in denial. lol. I guess we will wait for the video to be released and see.

[butta55]

Who knows between bribes, lies, bad video, and my word against his things can change 50 times. Honestly if I wasn't there I really can't stand firm on either side these days.

Mama always said nothing good happens after midnight

[FartWaffles]

Chris D, on 08 July 2012 - 09:14 AM, said:

Does anyone remember the Ryan Moats case and how embarrassing that was for Houston police?

The Ryan Moats situation actually occurred in Dallas. Other than that, I pretty much agree with everything you said.

[NaTaS]

via PFT

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Arrested for resisting arrest and accused of pushing an off-duty police officer, Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has addressed the situation on Twitter.

“Thank you for waiting for the facts,” he said. “Truth will surface.”

And the truth (or at least Peterson’s version of it) presumably will be different from the allegations against him. Paraphrasing a bounty-related quote recently posted by Browns linebacker Scott Fujita, Peterson says, “A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on.”

Of course, nothing stops Peterson from professing his version of the truth right now, on Twitter or elsewhere. But he’s surely under orders from his lawyer(s) to not talk about the details, since anything Peterson says can and will be used against him within the confines of his potential prosecution.

Glad to see Peterson posting about this...after his hangover .

[BC]

It's probably false but even if its not, who the hell cares? Shoved a guy in police uniform. Big deal. No time, no suspension. Nobody will remember by the preseason.

[BwareDWare94]

BC, on 09 July 2012 - 01:22 AM, said:

It's probably false but even if its not, who the hell cares? Shoved a guy in police uniform. Big deal. No time, no suspension. Nobody will remember by the preseason.

Not even in uniform, yo.

[JetsFan4Life]

Yes we should all be able to just shove cops, that is the correct way to run society.

[NaTaS]

BwareDWare94, on 09 July 2012 - 12:28 PM, said:

Not even in uniform, yo.

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Peterson's arrest document indicates he pushed a police officer and that Peterson knew the person was an officer.

[Favre4Ever]

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I've seen some interesting reactions already to news that Minnesota Vikings tailback Adrian Peterson hired high-profile attorney Rusty Hardin following his arrest this past weekend in Houston.

Peterson was charged with resisting arrest at a Houston-area nightclub, a Class A misdemeanor in Texas. Those who are inclined to consider the incident minor are wondering why Peterson would feel compelled to bring in such a heavy hitter for an adjudication that should be relatively routine.

Those who suspect there is more to the story, on the other hand, feel vindicated by the addition of the attorney who successfully defended former major league pitcher Roger Clemens during two federal trials. With Hardin's help, Clemens avoided conviction on perjury charges related to denials of performance-enhancing drug use.

Unless Houston prosecutors tack on some additional charges, Peterson wouldn't seem in line for much in the way of punishment either from the legal system or the NFL. So what is Hardin doing here?

http://espn.go.com/b...r-a-misdemeanor

[.AirMcNair.]

Favre4Ever, on 09 July 2012 - 02:27 PM, said:

http://espn.go.com/b...r-a-misdemeanor

Yeah, that definitely makes you wonder. If Peterson actually did something seriously wrong, I imagine he'll just pay off whoever he needs to and charges will be dropped.

[monstersofthemidway]

Holy shit spiderman.... A lot of people seem to be in denial here. "Purple Jesus" is still human and humans make mistakes...

This post has been edited by monstersofthemidway: 09 July 2012 - 02:40 PM

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monstersofthemidway, on 09 July 2012 - 02:38 PM, said:

Holy shit spiderman.... A lot of people seem to be in denial here. "Purple Jesus" is still human and humans make mistakes...

You know whats funny? Despite having no history of run ins with police or anything of the sort, if this were Chris Johnson in this situation, BWare and the other "AP defenders" here would rush to judgement and be all "what a dumbass, can't believe he did something like that".

[Favre4Ever]

Ya, I want to make clear that AP is a great human being.. Pretty much, all the time. He had a bad night, he made a mistake... Allegedly. I don't think it's that big of a deal.

But pretending like he shares none of the blame just because he is Adrian Peterson is so weak.

We shall see though, I really want to see the video tape.

[monstersofthemidway]

BwareDWare94, on 07 July 2012 - 03:05 PM, said:

not to mention jumping on a man recovering from major knee surgeries. If he's hurt, this could drastically affect his career.

Doesn't sound to me like he did anything wrong.

I just saw this. AP is built like a fucking wall. If he did shove cops and was getting ready to fight them Id take him down any way I can too. Do you really think they give fuck about his knees if he actually trying to fight and hurt them? If he is going to act like a dumb ass then he has live with the consequences.

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[Favre4Ever]

Statement from The Purple Slave's Attorney, Rusty Hardin:

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Adrian Peterson did not resist arrest this past Saturday morning and any suggestion that he pushed, struck or shoved a Houston Police Officer is a total fabrication. 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 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 officer. Adrian is extremely upset about these false allegations. These charges are totally at odds 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.

[SteVo]

Didn't they say the nightclub got this whole thing on tape? Hopefully this is a case where, once the dust settles, the truth is left in little doubt.