Adrian Peterson’s Wife Releases Statement On Domestic Violence Incident Over The Weekend

Following a trip to LA for the Super Bowl, longtime running back Adrian Peterson was arrested while on a plane with his wife.

According to Peterson, he was in a verbal argument with his wife, when a passenger on the plane made a move to get him arrested by LA police.

Adrian Peterson was cleared of all charges on Wednesday.

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Shortly after the news dropped, Adrian Peterson’s wife, Ashley, released a statement on the matter to her Instagram page.

“On Sunday, Adrian and I had a verbal argument. Unfortunately, it was on an airplane. At no point did Adrian hit or strike me. This is a private matter between my husband and myself. We ask that everyone respect our privacy so we can focus on what matters most: our children.”

Adrian Peterson immediately claimed his innocence after being arrested.

“The state of California pressed charges because there was a scratch on her hand. Literally that’s why I went to jail, because the ring left a scratch on her finger. We just had a disagreement. I know the headlines,” Peterson said. “Domestic violence. You’d think I beat her up or something. It was nothing like that.”

As it stands, Adrian Peterson is a free agent, but we’ll see if any team gives him a chance to prolong his NFL career.

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