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The NFL, already swamped with negative news in what has been a horrible week for the league, now has to deal with Adrian Peterson, one of its biggest stars, being indicted for injuring a child. Multiple reports, including TMZ, Fox Sports and the Fox affiliate in Houston, said Peterson was indicted on Thursday in Montgomery County for reckless or negligent injury to a child. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said the indictment stems from Peterson disciplining his son with a switch, which is a flexible rod.

(10/23/03) BELLMORE - Attorneys for two of the Mepham hazing victims say the school district and the coaches should be held accountable for the alleged sexual assault that took place during a summer football camp. Attorneys have served the school, the district, several administrators and coaches with legal papers. The papers will put them on notice for civil lawsuits for the injuries their clients suffered during the hazing attacks. Three Mepham varsity players have been charged with sodomizing younger teammates with broomsticks, pinecones and golf balls during the camp in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. Attorneys say coaches and school supervisors outwardly...