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Minnesota Viking star running back Adrian Peterson will be in arraigned in Texas on Wednesday  on child abuse charges.


Peterson was indicted last month for felony injury to a child by a grand jury in Montgomery County, just north of Houston. He was alleged to have beaten his 4-year-old son with a stick, injuring the boy, during a visit to Peterson's home in May.


Peterson was initially deactivated by the Vikings, and did not play in the team's home opener 

 on Sept. 14. The team reinstated him the next day, but reconsidered and 

. He is being paid while he awaits resolution of the matter.


Prosecutors say it could be next year before the case goes to a trial, if it isn't settled with a plea agreement or other deal sooner.

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The Minnesota Vikings star running back allegedly beat his 4-year-old son with a stick, injuring the boy, during a visit to Peterson's home in May.

Adrian Peterson's arraignment is scheduled for Wednesday in Texas

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