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ongoing story. ... We suggested earlier Monday that Peterson's decision to hire former Roger Clemens attorney Rusty Hardin was a sign that Peterson was ready to aggressively fight back in court. That much is clear after Hardin released a statement Monday. "Adrian Peterson did not resist arrest this past Saturday morning and any suggestion that he pushed, struck or shoved a Houston police officer is a total fabrication," the statement reads.
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The statement continued: "He, in fact, was struck at least twice in the face for absolutely no legitimate reason, and when all the evidence is impartially reviewed, it will clearly show Adrian was the victim, not the aggressor. ..." In addition, Hardin disputed claims that Peterson was intoxicated and a troublesome customer in the bar. The hiring of Hardin and the statement lead us to wonder what Peterson is thinking. This story would have gone away on its own accord -- it's truly a minor issue. But with a high-profile attorney making strong statements -- including calling police liars -- Peterson's arrest will remain in the news. ... We'll be following up.
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