Adrian Peterson was arrested for domestic violence in Los Angeles on Super Bowl Sunday.
According to TMZ, Peterson, the 36-year-old longtime NFL running back, was arrested over a domestic dispute with his wife, Ashley, at LAX as the couple was on their way out of Los Angeles from Super Bowl week.
The report states that the alleged incident occurred on an aircraft, which had to turn around on the runway and return to the gate due to a verbal and physical altercation between the husband and wife.
“Earlier today Adrian and his wife Ashley had a verbal argument on a flight, and he was removed from the plane,” a representative for the family told TMZ. “This is a private misunderstanding between husband and wife and we anticipate it will all be resolved shortly.”
Peterson was arrested when it was determined that his wife sustained a small mark from their altercation. He was arrested at 9:20 a.m. PST, and booked at 11:33. He was released at 2:26 p.m. PST on $50,000 bond.
Adrian Peterson was arrested after an alleged domestic dispute with his wife, Ashley, on a plane out of Los Angeles. David LivingstonThe plane reportedly took off after Peterson was arrested, with Ashley staying aboard the flight.
The couple attended the DirecTV Super Bowl party in Los Angeles on Saturday night.
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Peterson was previously arrested in 2014 for striking his son with a wooden switch. In 2018, he said he still spanks his son with a belt.
Adrian Peterson Getty ImagesThe running back played a total of four games this past season for the Titans and Seahawks. Previously, he played for the Lions, Washington Football Team (now the Commanders), Saints, Cardinals and Vikings.
