Minnesota Vikings' star running back was placed on National Football League's (NFL) Exempt/Commissioner's Permission list because of the child abuse complaint against him. It means that Peterson will be banned to participate in all team's activities until his case is resolved. Below is the partial timeline of Peterson's child abuse case.

In May, Peterson reportedly beat his son after the boy got physical with another one of Peterson's sons. It said on the police report that Peterson used a switch, which is a flexible rod that is often used for corporal punishment. As a result of Peterson's disciplinary measure, the boy received bruises and lacerations on his back, legs, arms, and buttocks. The bruises were exposed when the boy visited his doctor, who said that such contusions are associated with child abuse.

In August, Peterson testified in front of a grand jury in Montgomery County, according to a tweet by NFL insider Jay Glazer. He said the jury didn't initially charge Peterson with the crime.

Peterson originally testified Aug 21 in front of grand jury. On Sept 4 they decided not to indict. Now, a week later they decide to indict.

— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) September 12, 2014

On Sept. 12, TMZ Sports reported that the Montgomery County has indicted Peterson for "reckless or negligent injury to a child." The victim is believed to be a four-year-old boy. On Sept. 13, Peterson surrendered himself to the authorities. He posted bail worth $15,000 for his temporary freedom. Since then, Peterson has not spoken publicly. Instead, he has been posting messages on social media, but it remains a question whether or not those messages were intended for the legal battle he is facing right now.

pic.twitter.com/16AeGYJ0FP — Adrian Peterson (@AdrianPeterson) September 12, 2014

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— Adrian Peterson (@AdrianPeterson) September 14, 2014

pic.twitter.com/TFagJi6px3 — Adrian Peterson (@AdrianPeterson) September 15, 2014

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— Adrian Peterson (@AdrianPeterson) September 17, 2014

After charges were pressed against Peterson, the Vikings announced that they have suspended the 2012 MVP from all team activities indefinitely. Vikings owner Zygi Wilf and team president Mark Wilf has released a joint statement saying that they do not patronize child abuse because they have always taken a strong position on the issue of the protection and welfare of the children. They felt that it was the best decision not only for the Vikings but also for Peterson.

Recently, Peterson's mom Bonita Jackson has addressed the child abuse issue. Jackson said via the Houston Chronicle that she has no problem with Peterson's methods of punishment. Jackson thinks that the media and the general public are being too harsh on his son.

"When you whip those you love, it's not about abuse, it's love," Jackson said. "You want to make them understand that they did wrong."

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