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'I’m able to function because of the peace of knowing my loved ones are in a better place': NFL star Adrian Peterson defends his decision to play after son, 2, is killed
Joseph Patterson is back in jail, a place he will likely become very familiar with over the next few years.
The 28-year old was initially arrested in Sioux Falls, South Dakota last October in connection with the death of Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson's 2-year old son, Tyrese Ruffin.
Tyrese Ruffin
Patterson, who was dating Ruffin's mother, was was babysitting the child at the time he was fatally injured. Patterson called 911 to report the boy was choking. Doctors at the hospital determined that the injuries were not accidental.
Patterson was charged with aggravated assault and aggravated assault on an infant. His bail was set at $750,000.
He bonded out of jail, but was arrested again on Wednesday, June 25. This time he's accused of abducting Ruffin's mother and "attempting to induce serious bodily harm by applying pressure on her throat and neck, or by blocking her nose or mouth", according to KSFY. He's also charged with causing "property damage in the amount of $400 or less and one count of interference with emergency communication for interrupting another person's use of a communication device while seeking emergency aid."
He's currently being held at Minnehaha County Jail on $1 million cash bond. His trial for the murder of Tyrese Ruffin begins in October.
Meet The Mother Of Adrian Peterson 2 Year Old Son Who Was Beaten To Death By Her Boyfriend. Actual Photo's Of Her Son Ty (Pics)
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Man 'who killed Adrian Peterson's son' beat his ex-girlfriend's 2-Y-O SON so hard he was left with welts last year - but judge spared him jail and sent him to counseling instead
Adrian Peterson took the field with his Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, just two days after the tragic death of his two-year-old son.
There can't be many people whom faced with the death of their child would still consider playing in a national football game just days after the tragedy.
Yet, for Adrian Peterson, he wouldn't have had it any other way.
'I’m still hurt and feel the pain of life, but I’m able to function because of the peace and joy of knowing my loved ones are in a much better place,' he says.
On Friday, Peterson's two-year-old son was killed in an alleged case of child abuse in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Professional: Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson said he never doubted that he would be playing in the game on Sunday
Devastated: Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has known suffering his whole life which has helped him cope with the brutal death of his two-year-old son
Support: Minnesota Vikings fans hold a sign supporting Vikings running back Adrian Peterson during the second half of an NFL football game in Minneapolis
The alleged assailant is in jail, and Peterson rushed to the hospital Thursday to see the child before vowing to play against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.
'I was set on it. I just look at things and I don't ask people to understand my mindset and how I think. Anything bad, I try to take good from it. That's the way I approach life in all situations. I never thought about not playing. It was all about just going out there and praying that I have the strength to get through and help my team. That was my focus.'
Fans held signs that read 'Stay Strong 28' and 'Prayers for Adrian,' and several teammates offered hugs and well wishes before the game.
'I just prayed and asked God to give me the strength just to get through the game, just play and focus,' Peterson said. 'And for the most part, I did.'
He took the field for Sunday’s match up against the Carolina Panthers two hours before game time, to a roar from fans who had showed up early just to greet him.
Peterson declined to discuss the relationship he had with the boy, who lived with his mother in Sioux Falls.
He only learned recently that he had a son by a woman with whom he’d had a brief affair.
He’d not yet met the boy when he learned Thursday the child was in the hospital and on life support
The mother's boyfriend, Joseph Patterson, is charged with aggravated assault and aggravated battery.
In their thoughts: Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, left, hugs Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton
The show must go on: Adrian Peterson says 'God wants good to come' from tragedy
Vikings coach Leslie Frazier said he thought his star running back handled himself well during the trying circumstances.
'It's a difficult, difficult situation and there are a lot of people trying to support him within in the organization, his teammates as well,' Frazier said.
Panthers safety Mike Mitchell, who had two interceptions and a sack, sought out Peterson during the game to offer some words of encouragement.
Mitchell said he mentioned to the deeply religious Peterson the Bible verse Jeremiah 29:11 about God providing hope for the future.
'I told him that to keep that in his heart as he continues to take this challenge going forward,' Mitchell said.
Peterson said he is leaning on his teammates and family to help him through, and he will continue to look to the football field as a shelter, as he has throughout his life during the toughest of times.
'In life situations, and in football, you've got to continue to believe,' Peterson said. 'We've got to get everyone with that same mindset, to believe no matter what the circumstances.'
Peterson also pointed out that he played following the death of a brother several years ago.
In jail: Joseph Patterson, center, who is charged with aggravated assault and aggravated battery on an infant, leaves the Lincoln County Courthouse after a hearing on Friday
Notorious: Joseph Patterson, accused of beating NFL star Adrian Peterson's 2-year-old son to death, has history of violence against women and children with several counts of assault
Charged: Joseph Robert Patterson, 27, is charged with aggravated battery of an infant and aggravated assault. It emerged in court that he had previously been charged over domestic violence
Peterson has had tragedy peppered throughout his life. When he was seven, he saw his older brother die in a bike accident after being hit by a drunken driver.
For Peterson's teenage years, his father was in prison. He grew up poor in east Texas. Shortly before the Minnesota Vikings drafted him in 2007, a half-brother, was shot and killed.
Long before Peterson began running through the NFL record book, he learned to turn tragedy into fuel for an exceptional career. Football has always been his escape, and now he's dealing with more off-the-field strife.
One of Peterson's sons, a victim of alleged child abuse, died on Friday of severe head injuries suffered in the attack.
The man charged in the case, Joseph Patterson, was home alone with the two-year-old boy on Wednesday and called 911 to report he was choking, according to police. Patterson was the boyfriend of the child's mother.
Peterson missed practice on Thursday to be in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where the boy lived with his mother and Patterson. He returned to the Vikings on Friday.
Thoughts and prayers: Minnesota Vikings fans have been expressing their support for Adrian Peterson and his family after the death of his two-year-old son. Here he is joined by Kyle Rudolph for the National Anthem before Sunday's NFL game
Working through the pain: Oftentimes athletes use work as a cathartic way to move through tragedy and will often dedicate their performance to those that they lost
'Things that I go through, I've said a thousand times, it helps me play this game to a different level,'he said after practice, about an hour after the child's death. 'I'm able to kind of release a lot of my stress through this sport, so that's what I plan on doing.'
Twitter has been filled with public condolences for Peterson and his loved ones. From LeBron James to Barry Sanders to Josh Groban, his peers, opponents and admirers expressed their sadness and support.
'Praying for you and your family. May God give you the strength,' tweeted New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck, whose team plays the Vikings on October 21.
The Vikings play Carolina on Sunday, and Peterson promised to participate.
'I'll be ready to roll, focused,' he said.
That's no surprise to anyone who's known him.
'The death of his brother at that young age drove him to want to be the very best that he could be,' said Steve Eudey, who was Peterson's youth football coach and a mentor to him growing up.
'Because in his opinion, Brian was always better than he was and he felt he had to live up to those expectations.'
Focused: Peterson was determined to play in Sunday's game despite one of the star running back's sons, a 2-year-old in South Dakota, had just died Friday after an alleged attack in a child abuse case
A right welcome: Peterson came out to warm up two hours before the game and received cheers of approval from the crowd
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UPDATE: 2-Y-O boy died + NFL star's two-year old love child 'in critical condition after being brutally beat by his mother's new boyfriend
The man who allegedly beat to death the 'secret' son of Minnesota Vikings' star Adrian Peterson has a history of domestic violence, it was revealed today.
Joseph Robert Patterson, 27, the mother's boyfriend, was charged on Friday with aggravated assault and aggravated assault on an infant.
The two-year-old boy, named locally as Ty, passed away on Friday at a South Dakota hospital after being admitted on Wednesday. The football star's father Nelson confirmed that the boy who died was his grandson.
Patterson appeared in court on Friday to be arraigned on the felony charges. Additional charges may be added now that the child has died, South Dakota State’s Attorney's office said.
Charged: Joseph Robert Patterson, pictured in court today, left, is charged with aggravated battery of an infant and aggravated assault. It emerged in court that he had previously been charged over domestic violence
Requests for privacy: NFL star Adrian Peterson, pictured at a press conference today, acknowledged that he was dealing with a 'private matter' but said little else. It is believed that his 'secret' son died today after being beaten by the boyfriend of the child's mother
The little boy was brutally beaten on Wednesday while in Patterson’s home at Platinum Valley Apartments, Sioux Falls where he had recently moved with his mother. Patterson was the sole caregiver at the time.
Initially, police were told that the child had choked on candy. Only later did it emerge that his brain injuries were the result of being violently shaken.
The arrest was made after police found the little boy with injuries 'consistent with abuse'.
Patterson is being held in Minnehaha County Jail, South Dakota on $750,000 cash bond.
He is scheduled to appear in court on October 23 but a grand jury indictment is expected before then.
South Dakota State’s Attorney Thomas Wollman filed motions on Friday ordering Patterson to serve two year-long sentences that had been suspended on prior domestic assault charges.
Patterson had pleaded guilty in 2012 to simple assault in an incident involving an ex-girlfriend and her three-year-old son.
The woman requested a protection order saying that Patterson had spanked her little boy so hard that she had to ice the welts on his buttocks, according to the Argus.
She also said that he choked and punched her, threatened her with a knife and held her in the bedroom against her will, according to records.
She asked for the protection orders prior to the birth of the son she has with Patterson.
As part of his prior charges, Patterson was ordered to undergo family violence training and to stay away from the woman until completing it.
A different woman requested a protection order against Patterson in 2004 in Jackson County.
Remembered: Vanja Srdie shares a memory about Minnesota Vikings' Adrian Peterson's two-year-old son during a candlelight vigil at Sertoma Park in Sioux Falls
Family, friends and well-wishers gather to say goodbye to the little boy who was killed, allegedly by his mother's boyfriend
It is believed that Patterson only recently began a relationship with the mother of the child he allegedly killed.
A candlelit vigil was held in Sertoma Park, Sioux Falls to remember the little boy on Friday.
One woman told the Argus Leader that Ty 'was a spunky boy full of life, who was ''always running, jumping and into everything... but whose big brown eyes made it hard to be mad at him'.
Another attendee, Vanja Srdic, 27, described the two-year-old as 'very happy, very strong-willed, so much potential, a go-getter little boy. His mom was his world'.
Following the news of his son's death, NFL star Peterson tweeted: 'Thank you to my family, my fans and fans of other teams for their support.
'The NFL is a fraternity of brothers and I am thankful for the tweets, phone calls and text messages from my fellow players.
Peterson added: 'God Bless everyone and thank u so much.'
Peterson has been pictured publicly with his son Adrian Jr, who is two, but it was another two-year-old boy who died on Friday.
The football star, who also has a ten-year-old daughter Adeja, was spotted in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on Thursday.
Joseph Robert Patterson posted this picture on his Facebook page, believed to be him with his biological son. Patterson has been charged with the aggravated assault of his girlfriend's son on Friday
Joseph Patterson, who is charged with aggravated assault and aggravated battery on an infant, leaves the Lincoln County Courthouse on Friday
Other sports stars quickly offered their condolences following the child's tragic death.
Basketball star LeBron James tweeted: 'My deepest condolences goes out to Adrian Peterson and his family! Sending prayers up for you homie! Nothing I can say can help u through.'.
Baseball player Bryce Harper wrote: 'Prayers go out to @AdrianPeterson and his family! What a cruel world we live in! Truly unbelievable! #GodBless'
A friend of the boy's mother in Sioux Falls told CityPages that the mother of the child had a casual relationship with the NFL star when she lived in Twin Cities but had since moved to South Dakota.
A recent paternity test revealed that Peterson was the little boy's father. The child has his mothers' last name and the father is not identified on the birth certificate.
Peterson knew that he was the father of the child before he was tragically killed.
In a phone interview with the Pioneer Press, Nelson Peterson said the injured boy is not Adrian Jr., but is his grandson.
Minnesota Vikings player Adrian Peterson pictured this summer during a training camp with his two-year-old son Adrian Jr
Adrian Peterson's two-year-old son Adrian Jr (pictured). It is believed that it is another little boy, who the football player had out of wedlock, who was beaten to death
'All I can say is, we are asking for prayers and for respect for our family as we deal with this tragic situation,' Nelson Peterson said.
Adrian Peterson spoke to the media on Friday afternoon and thanked everyone for their support. He told reporters he was dealing with the situation and has asked for privacy.
'I really appreciate all the support that I’ve been receiving from fans, the Vikings organization,' he said.
'This is a private matter and I would ask you all to please just respect my privacy and not ask at all about the situation at hand. Thanks.'
Patterson was charged with assault in 2012 and ordered to undergo family violence training
Asked about his mindset, Peterson said: 'Football is something I will always fall back on. It gets me through tough times. Just being around the guys in here, that’s what I need.'
He said that he will be playing for the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday in a home game against the Carolina Panthers.
However a Viking source told ESPN that following his son's death that 'could change'.
Sioux Falls Police Department spokesman Sam Clemens said many people have asked about the identity of the boy's father.
'At this point, we're not going to confirm anything. Who the father is does not come into play in this investigation, so we’re not going to be releasing any information as far as that goes,' he said.
'We're not here to talk about the parents of this child,' said Lincoln County Attorney Thomas Wollman. 'We wouldn't talk in a normal case about who the parents are.'
Lincoln County State's Attorney Tom Wollman asked that people respect the family's privacy.
'The parents and extended family are suffering greatly,' he said.
Minnesota hosts the Carolina Panthers this weekend at the Metrodome and Peterson has insisted he will be fit and ready to play in the starting lineup
Sioux Falls Police Department spokesman Sam Clemens said many people have asked about the identity of the boy's father.
'At this point, we're not going to confirm anything. Who the father is does not come into play in this investigation, so we’re not going to be releasing any information as far as that goes,' he said.
'We're not here to talk about the parents of this child,' said Lincoln County Attorney Thomas Wollman. 'We wouldn't talk in a normal case about who the parents are.'
State's Attorney Tom Wollman asked that people respect the family's privacy.
'The parents and extended family are suffering greatly,' he said.
Minnesota hosts the Carolina Panthers this weekend at the Metrodome and Peterson has insisted he will be fit and ready to play in the starting lineup.
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A two-year-old 'secret' son fathered by Minnesota Vikings' star Adrian Peterson, is in critical condition at a South Dakota hospital after the toddler was allegedly severely beaten by a man dating the child's mother.
Although Peterson has been pictured very publicly over the last few years with his young son Adrian Jr, who is also two, it is believed it was another two-year-old toddler who was beaten on Wednesday afternoon.
The boy has not been named, however Adrian's father, Nelson has confirmed that it is his grandson.
Peterson was spotted in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on Thursday.
Family matter: Viking's star Adrian Peterson is pictured here with his two-Year old Adrian Jr., at training camp this summer
Unknown: Adrian Peterson's 2-year-old son Adrian Jr., is often photographed with the star. It is unknown if he is the little boy in critical condition at a South Dakota hospital
A woman in Sioux Falls who is close to the mother involved told CityPages that the mother of the child had a casual relationship with Adrian Peterson when she lived in the Twin Cities but had since moved to South Dakota.
She wasn't clear as to who the father was until very recently after a paternity test revealed that Peterson was the dad.
The child goes by his mothers' last name and the father isn't identified on the birth certificate.
The apaprently knew the father was either one of two guys.
Peterson knew that he was the father of the child before this week's tragic incident.
Peterson's son is currently on life support and hasn't had brain activity since 5:30 PM last night.
The family is monitoring the situation closely, and if there is no improvement in 24 hours, the mother wants to remove life support and donate the boy's organs to people in need.
The child was rushed to the hospital Wednesday evening.
Initially, police were told that the child had choked on candy. Only later did it emerge his brain injuries were the result of being violently shaken.
According to TMZ, a 27-year-old man is currently being held without bail at the Minnehaha County Jail for aggravated assault and aggravated battery of an infant.
The arrest was made after police and paramedics were called to an apartment on Wednesday afternoon and found the little boy with injuries 'consistent with abuse.'
In a brief phone interview with the Pioneer Press, Nelson Peterson said the injured boy is not Adrian Jr., but is his grandson.
'All I can say is, we are asking for prayers and for respect for our family as we deal with this tragic situation,' Nelson Peterson said.
Following in his footsteps: Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson hands a football to his son Adrian Jr. at the end of practice at an NFL football training camp
The man accused of assaulting a toddler and leaving him in critical condition in a south Sioux Falls apartment has a history of domestic violence.
Joseph Robert Patterson, 27, is charged with aggravated assault and aggravated assault on an infant in for reportedly harming a 2-year-old boy who was in his care.
The child was alone in Patterson’s home at Platinum Valley Apartments, where he’d recently moved with his mother.
Patterson called 911 to report a choking on Wednesday evening, the Sioux Falls Police Department quickly realized that the boy’s injuries were not accidental.
The assault on an infant charge involves blows, shaking or causing a child’s head to sustain impact with an object in a manner that causes bleeding or swelling on the brain.
The crime is punishable by up to 25 years in prison.
Tragic situation: Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson is dealing with some personal issues after a 27-year-old man in South Dakota was arrested for injuring his two-year-old child
Patterson has a son with another Sioux Falls woman, court records show.
Records also show that the mother of his child had asked for protection orders twice, claiming he’d choked and punched her, threatened her with a knife and held her in the bedroom against her will.
In 2012, Patterson was charged with simple assault against the mother, however, and was ordered to undergo family violence training and to stay away from her until completing it.
Peterson who is known to have a 10-year-old daughter Adeja and two-year-old Adrian Junior will be appearing in court later this morning.
Police aren't saying if the little boy's father is Peterson.
Sioux Falls Police Department spokesman Sam Clemens said many people have asked about the identity of the boy's father.
'At this point, we're not going to confirm anything. Who the father is does not come into play in this investigation, so we’re not going to be releasing any information as far as that goes,' he said.
'We're not here to talk about the parents of this child,' said Lincoln County Attorney Thomas Wollman. 'We wouldn't talk in a normal case about who the parents are.'
Mr Wollman added that the extra national attention is not impeding the investigation.
Lincoln County State's Attorney Tom Wollman asked that people respect the family's privacy.
'The parents and extended family are suffering greatly,' he said.
Peterson was back at the Vikings' facility earlier today and attended practice, according to multiple sources.
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I had a love one pass on, and I didn't grieve until a month later. I suddenly felt sad and started crying because it hit me that they were gone(physically). Lots of pro players played during trying times, didn't Michael Jordan continue to play after his dad was murdered?
Individually,we grief differently,leave the man alone!
This is exactly how I deal with death and bad news,it doesn't stop me from functioning...what doesn't kill you,make you stronger!
As for the mother...nevermind!
well I can see why he still was able to play in the game and that's bc its not like he really knew the little dude so he wasn't emotional connectedit was a tradegy no doubt but its not like he was in the kids life
I won't judge this man because I don't know what went on with him and the mother.....but I send my condolences to him and his family. Women have got to stop leaving their kids with men that are abusive...if he previously did this to your child, why would you still be with him and leave your son with him? The mother should be charged as well and the judge who let him go...only to do it again and succeed in killing the child....SMH
that's how he deal
That dirty muthaFu__a's cousin just delivered chineses Food to my apartment last night!!!!!!!
jah know son.... as a man ... when your having babaies with these hoes... you have to be there...cause these b****** aint s***..... if your not there anything will and can happen to your child cause when its all said and done...women cant protect s***.... since theyre always the victim.....so as a man you have to be there ....constantly or be prepared for all kinds of dumb s*** to happen....
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