The case was closed after Children’s Services in Orlando, Fla., found “no substantiated findings of physical injuries,” TMZ.com reported. Howard admitted to disciplining his child and offered an explanation similar to that of Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson.
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Royce Reed, the mother of Howard’s son, talked with a social worker and had her son’s injuries evaluated at a medical facility. Reed maintained a tumultuous relationship with Howard in the past. That might come to a head soon, as Howard filed for full custody on Wednesday. In the end, the health of their child is the most important thing.
