Statement from Rusty Hardin via Mark Annick to me on RB Adrian Peterson: Adrian did not have a foundation credit card and did not use the foundation's funds for personal expenses. There is no question that prior to 2011, issues existed with the administration of Adrian’s foundation. When this was brought to his attention, Adrian made changes to the organization and brought in new leadership. Since that time, the foundation has given more than $1.4 million to many worthy causes, including many to organizations that benefit children. Importantly, while many foundations are structured such that they can donate only what money the foundation raises, Adrian instead has seen fit to contribute his own funds to this charitable work. Adrian and his family are understandably proud of the foundation and the good work that it has done and continues to do.

We are in the unfortunate position that today, like so many other days, there are more stories about Adrian, fueled by nothing more than his fame. Given the multitude of allegations that inevitably flow against a public figure, we will no longer try to respond to each and every new unfounded charge. We will simply hold our comments for the trial that Adrian is entitled to in a forum that has rules and requirements of proof.

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