Walker says Adrian Peterson Needs to get Help
<p>Oct 17, 2014 04:20 PM</p>
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Former star running back Herschel Walker called it "extremely sad" that Adrian Peterson is in more trouble with the law and said he needs to get long-term help regarding a child-abuse charge before he should be allowed to return to the NFL.</p>
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The Vikings running back was indicted last month in Texas on a felony charge of child abuse involving his 4-year old son. On Thursday, a district attorney prosecuting Peterson asked a judge to revoke his bond and issue an arrest warrant after he admitted smoking marijuana before a drug test.</p>
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"He has a responsibility to do the right thing," said Walker, who played for the Vikings from 1989-91 and is a national spokesman for a program that helps military veterans get psychological help. "Whether you admit it, we're all role models when you take money from the public. You've got a responsibility. You shouldn't be doing illegal drugs whether you're out on bail or not. You're not supposed to do it anyway. (The Peterson is situation) is sad and getting sadder."</p>
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Since 2008, Walker has been the national spokesman for the Patriot Support Program, which provides emotional and motivational support to service members, veterans and military families. Walker shared his story of having a mental illness in the 2008 book he wrote, "Breaking Free: My Life with Dissociative Identity Disorder."</p>
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Walker said he spoke to NFL officials early this year before the Peterson incident and the domestic assault case involving former Baltimore running back Ray Rice occurred. He said the NFL needs to provide long-term support for players with problems rather than just simply suspending them.</p>
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Walker shared his story of having a mental illness in the 2008 book he wrote, "Breaking Free: My Life with Dissociative Identity Disorder.'' Walker said ...</p>
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