Former NFL MVP running back **Adrian Peterson** is once again facing legal issues in Texas, this time due to two arrest warrants issued for his failure to appear in court for separate child support cases. The warrants, issued in **Fort Bend County, Texas**, come as Peterson continues to grapple with financial troubles, including property seizures to help pay off a debt exceeding **$12 million**.
Peterson, who earned over **$100 million** during his illustrious NFL career from 2007 to 2021 and is widely regarded as a future **Pro Football Hall of Famer**, has been embroiled in legal battles for years. His publicist, **Denise White**, addressed the latest warrants in a statement, saying, “The current legal case is related to a misunderstanding regarding Adrian’s court appearances as it relates to child support. He is actively working with his legal team to resolve this matter as quickly as possible and is committed to clearing up this situation and moving forward positively.”
The warrants, known as **capias warrants**, were issued for Peterson’s failure to appear in court earlier this month. Unlike traditional arrest warrants, capias warrants are related to civil matters, specifically his non-appearance in child support cases involving two women from Minnesota. In one case, a judge recently signed a **qualified domestic relations order**, granting the child the right to a portion of Peterson’s NFL benefits for support. The warrants carry cash bonds of **$9,500** and **$7,500**, respectively.
### **Unrelated Legal Troubles**
In an unrelated case, Peterson pleaded **no contest** in October to a misdemeanor assault charge after being accused of slapping a woman from behind in May. He was ordered to pay a **$500 fine** with no jail time.
### **Financial Struggles and Debt**
Peterson’s financial woes stem from a **$5.2 million loan** he took out in 2016 from a Pennsylvania lending company, which he failed to repay. The debt has since ballooned to over **$12 million**, including interest and legal fees. A court-appointed receiver has been working to seize Peterson’s assets to satisfy the debt, even intercepting an auction of his NFL trophies and memorabilia earlier this year.
Peterson has blamed his former financial advisor for the loan debacle, claiming it was a business loan that the advisor guaranteed would be repaid. However, court documents show Peterson as the sole borrower, with a **12% interest rate**. At the time, Peterson expected to secure an **$18 million contract** with the Minnesota Vikings, but the deal fell through after the team declined to pick up his option following a knee injury.
### **A Career in Decline**
After leaving the Vikings in 2017, Peterson’s earnings never exceeded **$3.5 million annually**, and he hasn’t played in the NFL since 2021. The loan he took in 2016 was intended to consolidate and reduce his existing debt, but it has since led to a court judgment of **$8.3 million**, plus attorney’s fees and interest, bringing the total to approximately **$12.5 million**.
As Peterson navigates these legal and financial challenges, his once-stellar NFL legacy continues to be overshadowed by off-field struggles. With arrest warrants now looming, the future remains uncertain for the former football icon.
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