(Michael C. Hebert)
Former New Orleans Saint Robert Meachem was sent to Jefferson Parish jail Monday (Feb. 13) for 30 days after failing to pay nearly $400,000 in child support and alimony.
Judge Adrian Adams of the 24th Judicial District Court in Gretna ruled Meachem could be released once he pays his ex-wife, Andrea Rhodes, $100,000. Otherwise, Meachem will remain in jail until March 15, according to court clerk minutes from Jefferson Parish.
Adams also denied Meachem's motion for a new trial. In a court hearing on Jan. 13, Meachem's attorney Guy deLaup argued the court's Jan.