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DA pans judge for ending Peterson's probation

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  • Associated Press

CONROE, Texas -- A Texas chief prosecutor is criticizing the judge who ended Minnesota Vikings star Adrian Peterson's probation in a child abuse case early.

Montgomery County District Attorney Brett Ligon said Thursday that the judge gave the appearance of being "enamored with an elite athlete." Peterson's probation was reduced from two years to nine months already served without input from prosecutors.