Officers Who Tased UF Student Suspended

Officers Investigation University of Florida President Bernie Machen called the confrontation "regretful" and says two officers were placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation.

by Associated Press

Published: Tue, September 18, 2007 - 5:44 pm CST Last Updated: Tue, September 18, 2007 - 5:57 pm CST

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) - The University of Florida has asked state investigators to review campus officers' use of a stun gun
during a forum with Senator John Kerry.
The Taser was used on a persistent questioner who is known for posting practical jokes online.
Video of Monday's takedown of the 21-year-old student was replayed extensively on TV and the Internet. University President Bernie Machen called the confrontation "regretful" and says two officers were placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the probe.
The student, Andrew Meyer, spent a night in jail before his release this morning on his own recognizance.
Some Florida students reacted angrily to the arrest, planning protests and possible sit-ins against alleged police brutality.
University police say officers had been summoned by the forum's sponsors to escort Meyer from the building.

(Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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atbman Says:

Wed, Sep 19, 2007 at 11:27 am

Of course everybody will come on the police for doing their job. The fellows time for speaking was up and he would not shut up, he got what he deserved.