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Peterson: ‘Sad’ people trust media
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson responded via social media to an in-depth report that claimed fraudulent practices by his charity and inappropriate use of those funds.
“It’s SAD how people these days will believe anything reported by media sources that don’t take the time to be GREAT!!!,” Peterson’s Twitter feed (@AdrianPeterson) read Monday night. “Just in-general!,” the next post read.
Peterson is currently banned from the NFL because of allegations of child abuse against his 4-year-old son. He is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday.
The Star Tribune reported Monday that Peterson was involved in a 2011 incident in Eden Prairie, Minn., that resulted in a rape accusation and a police investigation, although no criminal charges were filed. According to the police report, two of Peterson’s relatives, including Peterson’s brother, a minor, were involved in a night of drinking and sex. Peterson’s relative told police he paid for the night using a company credit card for Peterson’s All Day, Inc.
The report also said Peterson has fathered at least six children with six different women. The children live in at least three different states.
Peterson has a charity that aids at-risk children, especially girls. But several organizations listed as having received funds from Peterson’s foundation denied they received money, according to the report.
The Star Tribune reported the charity’s 2011 financial report showed $247,064 in total revenue, and listed just three organizations that received money. A fourth payment was made for “clothing for needy families.”
The charity said in 2009 that $70,000, went to Straight From the Heart Ministries in Laurel, Md. However, the president of that organization said it never received money from Peterson’s organization.
Officials for Peterson’s foundation denied wrongdoing, according to a report by ProFootballTalk.com.
“I wish they’d have given us a call and given us a chance to clear up some of these misconceptions,” said Bruce Richman, who runs the All Day Foundation now, told ProFootballTalk.com.
Richman said much of the problem resulted from poor management of the foundation prior to 2011. A new management team was hired after that.
“There’s no real story since 2011,” Richman said. “Because we’ve cleaned everything up.”
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