{"id":26247,"date":"2014-09-18T18:35:28","date_gmt":"2014-09-18T10:35:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=26247"},"modified":"2014-09-18T18:35:28","modified_gmt":"2014-09-18T10:35:28","slug":"a-look-at-key-developments-in-the-nfls-domestic-violence-controversy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2014\/09\/18\/a-look-at-key-developments-in-the-nfls-domestic-violence-controversy\/","title":{"rendered":"A look at key developments in the NFL\u2019s domestic violence controversy"},"content":{"rendered":"
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NEW YORK\u2014The NFL is under pressure from sponsors, fans and lawmakers for its handling of domestic violence allegations against several players. At issue is whether the league is acting swiftly enough to investigate or discipline players.<\/p>\n

Here is a look at key developments Wednesday:<\/p>\n

Vikings: We made a mistake<\/h6>\n

The Minnesota Vikings reversed course and indefinitely benched star running back Adrian Peterson, claiming they \u201cmade a mistake\u201d in reinstating him as he faced a child abuse charge in Texas for spanking his son with a tree branch. In an interview with the Houston Chronicle, Peterson\u2019s mother said the player was \u201ctrying hard to be a good parent\u201d and that she had used her hand, branches and belts to discipline Peterson and his siblings. \u201cWhen you whip those you love, it\u2019s not about abuse, but love,\u201d Bonita Jackson said.<\/p>\n

Dwyer arrested<\/h6>\n

Arizona running back Jonathan Dwyer was arrested on aggravated assault charges in connection with two altercations at his home in late July involving a 27-year-old woman and an 18-month-old child. One of the counts was \u201caggravated assault causing a fracture.\u201d The Cardinals said they became aware of the situation on Wednesday and are co-operating with the investigation. Dwyer has been deactivated from all team activities.<\/p>\n

Hardy removed<\/h6>\n

The Carolina Panthers removed Greg Hardy from the team\u2019s active roster until his domestic violence case is resolved. Hardy was convicted July 15 of assault on a female and communicating threats after the victim claimed the 6-foot-4, 275-pound player threw her in the bathtub and onto a sofa covered with guns before threatening to kill her. Hardy is appealing. \u201cWe have attempted to be thoughtful about this, but there is no rule book for this,\u201d Carolina general manager Dave Gettleman said.<\/p>\n

Sponsor watch<\/h6>\n

Nike suspended its sponsorship deal with Peterson. In a statement, the company said that it \u201cin no way condones child abuse or domestic violence of any kind and has shared our concerns with the NFL.\u201d<\/p>\n

Marshall case resurfaces<\/h6>\n

The father of a woman who once dated Bears receiver Brandon Marshall recounted abuse allegations from 2008 in a news conference, and claimed he wrote the NFL about his daughter\u2019s case but never got a response. Marshall served a one-game suspension in the case. Attorney Gloria Allred, who called the news conference, said she is asking the league to come up with a better investigation procedure.<\/p>\n

Could Congress intervene?<\/h6>\n

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi says the NFL\u2019s investigation into the Ray Rice case is appropriate\u2014for now. But the California Democrat didn\u2019t rule out that Congress may reconsider the NFL\u2019s anti-trust exemption, which allows teams to negotiate radio and television broadcast rights together. The NFL players\u2019 union appealed Rice\u2019s indefinite suspension Tuesday night, saying that he shouldn\u2019t be punished twice for punching his fiancee in a casino elevator. Rice was originally handed a two-game suspension in July under the NFL\u2019s personal conduct policy after he was charged with assault for the Feb. 15 attack.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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