Monday, July 19, 2004 at 10:52 AM EST
Seminoles lineman charged with battery on officer

The Associated Press


TALLAHASSEE -- A Florida State football player was charged with battery on a law enforcement officer after a scuffle outside a nightclub, police said.

Bobby Meeks, a 6-foot-4, 290-pound offensive lineman, kicked and tried to punch Tallahassee police officers and they had to use pepper spray and a stun gun to subdue him Saturday, police said.

Meeks, 23, was also charged with resisting arrest with violence and was released on $7,500 bail. His uncle, Albert Meeks Jr., was also charged with battery in the fight with officers.