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Dan Wiederer began covering the Vikings in 2011, enthusiastically delivering insight on the team across the Star Tribune's print and digital products. Prior to joining the Access Vikings team, he spent seven seasons covering ACC basketball at The Fayetteville (N.C.) Observer. He also covered the Chicago Bears in 2003 and 2004. Follow him on Twitter @StribDW.
Mark Craig has covered football and the NFL the past 20 years, including the Browns from 1991-95 and the Vikings and the NFL since 2003. Since 2008, Craig has served as one of the 44 Pro Football Hall of Fame selectors. He can be followed on Twitter at @markcraignfl.
The latest on Adrian Peterson: Mugshot released, attorney hired
Posted by: Dan Wiederer under Vikings, Adrian Peterson Updated: July 9, 2012 - 10:41 AM
What's next in the Adrian Peterson saga? Two days after Peterson was arrested outside of Live! at Bayou Place in Texas and charged with resisting arrest, the Houston Police Department has released Peterson's mug shot, a photo the Vikings' star won't likely be framing above his mantel anytime soon.
See for yourself.
More significantly, Peterson has also found counsel to lead him through the aftermath of his weekend detainment. According to ESPN, Peterson has hired attorney Rusty Hardin to represent him. Hardin recently defended Roger Clemens in his congressional perjury trial. Clemens, charged with lying to Congress with denials that he used performance-enhancing drugs during his baseball career, was acquitted in that case last month.
As for Peterson, he has hired Hardin to deal with far less severe charges. Peterson's weekend arrest came after an altercation at Live! at Bayou Place. Authorities alleged the standout running back refused to leave the nightclub when asked. Police also contend Peterson became physical with security, leading to his arrest. He was released on $1,000 bond early Saturday and faces a Friday appearance in Harris County Criminal Court.
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