Welcome news for beleaguered Florida State fans who have seen their team decimated by academic scandal and other off-field issues: If Parker's charge gets dropped to a misdemeanor, he'll be free to rejoin the team. Bobby Bowden said he would be suspended for "a few" games at the beginning of the year, like a dozen other players implicated in an academic scandal.The Palm Beach County State Attorney's Office on Monday formally charged Parker with a felony for carrying a concealed firearm and a misdemeanor for marijuana possession. But a resolution is in the works that could reduce the felony charge.
"That probably is what we are looking at most strongly," Assistant State Attorney Alan Johnson said. "We will have an offer out there. A perfectly appropriate resolution to this case would be a reduction in charges."
Previously on Fanhouse:
Florida State Rapidly Running Out of Football Players
FSU Linebacker Marcus Ball Is Gonzo
Preston Parker Surprisingly Caught With Non-Musket
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Reader Comments ( Page 1 of 1)
1. This is fair and equal treatment? The DA must be a Fl.State fan. What a shameful message this will send to our youth.
Posted at 4:00PM on May 13th 2008 by Ron
2. So if a guy gets caught with a concealed weapon and with drugs, he only has to set out (likely) the powder-puff non-conference schedule? Stay classy, Florida State.
Posted at 6:19PM on May 13th 2008 by Dustin