Prosecutors Want Peterson's Bond Revoked After He Allegedly Admitted Smoking Pot
Peterson allegedly told a worker conducting his urinalysis exam during a Wednesday court appearance that "he smoked a little weed."
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Peterson allegedly told a worker conducting his urinalysis exam during a Wednesday court appearance that "he smoked a little weed."
Prosecutor Phil Grant declined to comment Tuesday on whether the case could be settled without a trial. If convicted, Peterson faces up to two years in prison.
By the time the typical player signs an NFL contract, around 100 scouts, coaches and general managers have pored over his history.
The news just keeps getting worse for the NFL. On Wednesday the reeling league was hit with another scandal when the Arizona Cardinals' Jonathan Dwyer was reportedly arrested for an attack on a woman.
The child abuse charges surrounding Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson have reignited discussions about child discipline.
Peterson is charged with a felony for using a wooden switch to spank his 4-year-old son and now could miss the rest of the season while the case proceeds through the court system.
The Vikings reinstated star running back Adrian Peterson on Monday, three days after benching him because he was facing a child-abuse charge in Texas for using a wooden switch to spank his 4-year-old son.
"Every black parent in my neighborhood in the south would be in trouble or in jail under those circumstances ... We called it 'spanking' or 'whipping' our kids."
Attorney Rusty Hardin said the charge in Montgomery County, Texas accused Peterson of using a branch, or switch, to spank his son.
The district attorney's office said the 12-year-old girl, weighing only 58 pounds, was repeatedly beaten and starved between Dec. 1, 2012 and May 6, 2014.
The man accused in the case, Joseph Patterson, 27, was initially charged in Lincoln County with aggravated assault and aggravated battery on an infant, but those charges could be reviewed in light of the boy's death, NFL.com reported.
34-year-old Michael Bell of Plainfield was arrested late Saturday night near Penn Station in Newark. Bell fled after allegedly assaulting his 3-month-old son.
Parents at a day care center in Jersey City were furious Wednesday night, after a teacher's aide was charged with hitting and throwing the toddlers who attended.
Investigators said Jennalin Garcia-Calle became a fugitive from the law after fleeing New Jersey several days ago, when she was charged with sexual assault.
According to the report from the organization Fight Crime: Invest in Kids, 77,000 children in New York were confirmed victims of abuse and neglect in 2010. 114 of them died.
Authorities are investigating a report that New York Giants linebacker Michael Boley physically abused his 5-year-old son in Gadsden, Alabama.
Two high-ranking Penn State administrators face arraignment Monday on charges they lied to a grand jury investigating former defense coordinator Jerry Sandusky and failed to properly report suspected child abuse.
She never dreamed she would one day graduate from college and, armed with a sheepskin, be propelled into the world of restaurant and food service management.
Authorities are investigating whether a 17-month-old boy found unconscious at his Brooklyn foster home was beaten.
Slapping a teenager or taking money from her paycheck to pay family bills is hardly admirable, but doesn't constitute child neglect or abuse, the court ruled today.
At least three EMS workers were injured in an assault in the Bronx on Thursday night, authorities said.
Eduardo Rodríguez outdueled Nolan McLean in a rematch of the World Baseball Classic final on Thursday night, leading the Diamondbacks to a 7-1 win over the Mets.
Tens of thousands of residential building workers across NYC could soon walk off the job as tensions rise ahead of a critical contract deadline.
The Knicks stayed alive in the race for the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 112-106 victory over Jayson Tatum and the Celtics on Thursday night.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather next week.
At least three EMS workers were injured in an assault in the Bronx on Thursday night, authorities said.
Tens of thousands of residential building workers across NYC could soon walk off the job as tensions rise ahead of a critical contract deadline.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather next week.
A mini monster truck that was parked on a busy Brooklyn street and made people smile is gone after the city towed it away.
The raw images by Marcel Roux, a member of the French Resistance, depict life during the Holocaust across three concentration camps.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather next week.
When UConn plays Michigan for the NCAA Men's Basketball championship tonight in Indianapolis, there are a few places in New York City where fans can root on their schools.
The average price for a gallon of gas in New York City is now $4.11, which is 82 cents higher than a month ago, according to AAA.
Rain has returned for Easter Sunday in the New York area after the holiday weekend kicked off with May-like weather.
UConn's jaw-dropping buzzer beater catapulted them to the Final Four.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather next week.
Kishan Patel, who was shot by a former NYPD officer in 2024, has returned home after more than a year of rehab.
Spring has sprung, but piles of snow are still melting in New Jersey more than six weeks after a blizzard slammed the Tri-State Area.
The burglars smashed into the Perth Amboy business within seconds and then came face-to-face-with the owners.
A New Jersey family's beloved dog has been returned after it was apparently taken right off their back porch.
Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann answered a judge's preliminary questions before pleading guilty to murdering seven women and admitting to killing an eighth.
Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to murdering seven women tied to the years-long Gilgo Beach serial killer investigation.
Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to seven counts and admitted guilt in the death of an eighth woman.
Rex Heuermann was arrested in 2023. He admitted to killing eight women in the Gilgo Beach area of Long Island between 1993 and 2011.
Long Beach, Long Island, is holding a public hearing Tuesday night regarding the loosening of alcohol restrictions on its iconic boardwalk.
New York City business owners are pushing on the State Legislature to pass Gov. Kathy Hochul's reforms that would roll back some of the climate legislation passed by New York state in 2019.
First lady Melania Trump delivered a televised statement denying a relationship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said most 2-K seats will operate on a full-day and full-year schedule at a news conference Thursday morning.
The NFL is being investigated for practices that allegedly harm consumers for licensing games to multiple platforms — paid streaming platforms, paid cable networks, and others, sources said.
Tensions are simmering between New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Council Speaker Julie Menin over the city budget.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
Megan Thee Stallion was released from a New York City hospital after she got sick during a performance of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
Eduardo Rodríguez outdueled Nolan McLean in a rematch of the World Baseball Classic final on Thursday night, leading the Diamondbacks to a 7-1 win over the Mets.
The Knicks stayed alive in the race for the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 112-106 victory over Jayson Tatum and the Celtics on Thursday night.
The Pacers snapped a three-game skid with a 123-94 win over the Nets on Thursday night.
The Islanders defeated the Maple Leafs 5-3 on Thursday night in Peter DeBoer's first game as New York's coach.
The Pittsburgh Penguins clinched a playoff spot by defeating the New Jersey Devils 5-2 on Thursday night.
New York City business owners are pushing on the State Legislature to pass Gov. Kathy Hochul's reforms that would roll back some of the climate legislation passed by New York state in 2019.
Ismael Ox lost his right hand as a child in a grenade attack, survived homelessness in the U.S., and became a citizen, all while training to represent Team USA in para Taekwondo.
These kids from Brooklyn are playing tennis in their school hallways, cafeterias and auditoriums, to make the most of limited space and resources.
Preparations for Passover in Brooklyn blend centuries-old rituals with modern traditions unique to each family.
New York has filed a lawsuit against solar company Attyx, saying it didn't just sell panels, it sold promises it couldn't keep.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for April 9 at 11 p.m.
Grammy-winning singer P!nk will host this year's Tony Awards. The pop star is bound to shine bright on Broadway's biggest night. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
First Lady Melania Trump gave a surprise address from the White House on Thursday. She is forcefully denying claims linking her to Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim reports.
The historic Artemis II mission comes to an end Friday with a splashdown off the California coast, but before that, their capsule will plunge through the atmosphere at temperatures half as hot as the surface of the sun. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
A man was shot and killed on the Upper West Side on Thursday.
