Adrian Peterson's Probation Terminated After 9 Months: Latest Details, Reaction

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson was originally mandated to serve two years of probation stemming from a no-contest plea regarding his child abuse case, but his probation was ended after nine months, according to the Star Tribune's Mary Lynn Smith.

Citing a source, ESPN.com's Ben Goessling reported Peterson's probation was terminated at an earlier date because he "fulfilled all his requirements."

According to Smith, Peterson had to serve 80 hours of community service after paying a $4,000 fine based on the plea entered for misdemeanor reckless assault. ABC 13 added Peterson had to complete parenting classes under the terms of his probation.

However, according to KHOU 11 News' Jeremy Rogalski, Montgomery County District Attorney Brett Ligon claimed Peterson did not complete all of the requirements associated with his probation.

According to Ligon, Peterson was supposed to put together a public service announcement on child discipline.

"We were trying to turn a negative situation into a positive, and the judge waiving that requirement kind of robbed us of the opportunity to take a bad situation and turn it into something good for the community," Ligon said, per Rogalski.

As a result, Ligon is intending to file an appeal that would allow the judge to go back and fully review the components of Peterson's probation and if they were completed to satisfaction.

"They had an opportunity to object," Peterson's attorney Rusty Hardin said, per Smith. "They did not, and the judge granted it. ... And now apparently they're upset. And it's their right. But it's over and done with. And now Adrian is going to go play football."

While an appeal could feasibly change the circumstances of Peterson's probation once more, it shouldn't have any bearing on his commitment to the Vikings.

Back on June 3, Peterson reiterated that he had mulled his options and decided a return to Minnesota was in his best interest professionally and personally after appearing in just one game during the 2014 season.

"I had a long time to really think about things and ultimately what it came down to was getting back in the building," Peterson said, according to the Star Tribune's Matt Vensel. "I've been working out hard, been keeping my body in shape. And it came down to getting back in the building, being around my teammates, being around the coaches."

Peterson's saga could officially come to a close if the termination of his probation is upheld, but another legal battle appears to be on the horizon.