Radisson suspends Minnesota Vikings sponsorship
MINNETONKA, Minn. - The Radisson hotel chain is suspending its sponsorship of the Minnesota Vikings after star running back Adrian Peterson was charged with child abuse in Texas.
In a statement Monday, Minnetonka-based Radisson said it ''takes this matter very seriously particularly in light of our long-standing commitment to the protection of children.''
Radisson says it's suspending its limited sponsorship of the Vikings ''while we evaluate the facts and circumstances.''
Radisson's sponsorship includes a press banner that is behind those speaking at Vikings news conferences.
Peterson is accused of using a wooden switch to spank his 4-year-old son. The running back says he was using a form of discipline his father used on him as a boy.
Messages left for Vikings spokesmen were not immediately returned Monday night.
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