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Defense Rests in Trial Over Death of Vikings Peterson’s Son
Defense Rests in Trial Over Death of Vikings Peterson’s Son
The defense has rested in the trial of a South Dakota man accused of killing the 2-year-old son of Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson. Twenty-nine-year-old Joseph Patterson has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder and other charges in the October 2013 death of Tyrese Robert Ruffin, who was the son of his girlfriend and Peterson.
Grand Jury Likely In Death of Adrian Peterson’s Son
Grand Jury Likely In Death of Adrian Peterson’s Son
Prosecutors expect to ask a grand jury to consider more serious charges in the death of the 2-year-old son of Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson. Lincoln County State's Attorney Tom Wollman says he will review the completed autopsy report along with other reports before seeking any new charges against 27-year-old Joseph Robert Patterson.