Comments on: Peterson’s grand jury testimony results in prompt decision to drop case

By: goldnpurple

goldnpurple — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:24:29 +0000

And I think cardinalsfan87 is still trying to swallow the sour grapes from their loss to the Vikings.

By: goldnpurple

goldnpurple — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:22:02 +0000

The jury was awestruck because of who he is. I’m sick of rich people being able to do whatever they want. Because he can break tackles and run fast he doesn’t have to obey the laws is what they are saying. Same with every out of control athlete today.

You obviously know nothing about Adrian Peterson and what an outstanding and exemplary man he is off the field. You would be hard pressed to find a better role model in all of the professional athletes of all sports.

I am more concerned about corrupt law enforcement personal that think they are above the law.

By: raidernation210

raidernation210 — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 12:34:36 +0000

cardinalsfan87 says:
Nov 13, 2012 9:47 PM

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I am sure some jurours had no idea who he is. I guess you have no idea how a jury selection goes. And he didn’t do anything he wanted because he didn’t do anything. Did you not even read this article? Get a clue…..

” First, several employees of the club insisted that Peterson did nothing wrong. Second, four of the six police officers who were on the scene said they didn’t see anything. Third, none of the many patrons who were present in the club for the incident were quoted as corroborating the arresting officer in the police report.”

By: anarchopurplism

anarchopurplism — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 05:48:44 +0000

Facts of this case were severely lacking.

This was expected

By: zn0rseman

zn0rseman — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 04:46:00 +0000

The cops in this should be fired with extreme prejudice.

By: cardinalsfan87

cardinalsfan87 — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 02:47:47 +0000

By: md228010

md228010 — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 02:39:52 +0000

Crooked Texas Cops… This was BS from the beginning.. AP’s way to good of a guy anyhow.. Good to get this behind him on his way to another phenomenal year. Being on 2 of my fantasy teams I’m glad he can move on and do what he does. all day beast mode.

By: pcsheward

pcsheward — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 02:04:26 +0000

That’s completely wrong. Yes, police and prosecutors work together. Police arrest people. Ultimately, it’s the prosecutors job to decide whether or not to prosecute. A prosecutor can decline to prosecute a case for any reason she/he deems appropriate.

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You’re missing the point. True, prosecutors are the ones with discretion, but the point remains true. The relationship b/w cops and prosecutors is rocky enough b/c cops are on the front lines and resent prosecutorial discretion. If prosecutors want to make the relationship even worse, they’ll dismiss a case that the arresting officers are adamant about prosecuting.

By: mikebyrne1502

mikebyrne1502 — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 01:19:18 +0000

urlacher54 says:
Nov 13, 2012 4:11 PM
Ok, I like Adrian Peterson. I think he is a great guy, and one of the best RB’s today.

But, if he wasn’t rich/famous, this would have gone completely different, and that’s crap.

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Yea the guy probably wouldn’t have even stopped him to ask for his autograph or prove that he’s a better and bigger man than an NFL running back. MMA fighters go through it all the time, guy wants to think there tough by trying to fight a professional, or even better ask any bouncer how drunk guys always want to test there luck against a bigger man.

By: keepingitrealdumb

keepingitrealdumb — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:41:19 +0000

shouldn’t there be some charges against those cops then?

By: tjacks7

tjacks7 — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:38:14 +0000

it would have been difficult for the prosecutor to drop the charges if the police officers wanted to proceed.

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By: 1rockyracoon

1rockyracoon — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:10:27 +0000

“He got away with it because he’s a rich athlete.”

Maybe if he wasn’t a rich athlete then he would not have been targeted by the two officers.

By: youngs79

youngs79 — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 23:57:44 +0000

Wow, didn’t see this result coming.

By: bluebongzilla

bluebongzilla — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 22:23:35 +0000

Would he take 25 and a win? What about 300 and a loss?

By: purpleguy

purpleguy — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 22:20:01 +0000

Good for AP. Rather go after those cops for their overzealous acts, they should be forced to put on pads, take the field, and try to take down AP without hancuffs, batons, mace, stun guns and 4 cop buddies.

By: smittee22

smittee22 — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 22:15:37 +0000

urlacher54 says:
Nov 13, 2012 4:11 PM
Ok, I like Adrian Peterson. I think he is a great guy, and one of the best RB’s today.

But, if he wasn’t rich/famous, this would have gone completely different, and that’s crap.
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You are 100% correct. Nothing would have happened at the club if he wasn’t rich and famous. Just a couple of cops with big egos trying to make a name for themselves

By: edwinmoses

edwinmoses — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 22:15:19 +0000

Hopefully these lying pigs have what’s coming to them

By: mrbullgator

mrbullgator — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 22:05:21 +0000

Cops being cops, thinking they are higher than everyone else!

By: gronkspike802

gronkspike802 — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:59:31 +0000

So that means that the cops lied. Why aren’t they being punished? Cops shouldn’t be able to wrongfully arrest someone and not be punished at all. No one is above the law.

By: lnfinite

lnfinite — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:46:48 +0000

A class act proven innocent

By: samanthasteeleruinedmyqb

samanthasteeleruinedmyqb — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:29:15 +0000

I would love to know what those two police officers were thinking when they arrested him. I think we all knew this was going to be the outcome as soon as the story came out.

By: cereal blogger

cereal blogger — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:28:29 +0000

Sounds like someone tried to make headlines for themselves arresting a celebrity. I hope that those responsible are reprimanded. I’d take Adrian Peterson’s word over many cops.

By: nesuperfan

nesuperfan — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:23:32 +0000

In other words, the cop lied…no one should be surprised.

By: tombradyallday

tombradyallday — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:17:42 +0000

MVP MVP MVP

By: tdk24

tdk24 — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:14:54 +0000

Now that nothing will happen to him, he should turn around and sue the cops!

By: 97tahoe

97tahoe — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:14:47 +0000

I thought this week would be quite, Vikings wise. I mean it’s bye-week and all, guess I was wrong…

By: urlacher54

urlacher54 — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:11:33 +0000

Ok, I like Adrian Peterson. I think he is a great guy, and one of the best RB’s today.

But, if he wasn’t rich/famous, this would have gone completely different, and that’s crap.