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Mellencamp's sons turn themselves in to police after fight

Rock singer-songwriter John Mellencamp closes out the first weekend of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival on the Acura Stage, May 1, 2011. UPI/A.J. Sisco
Rock singer-songwriter John Mellencamp closes out the first weekend of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival on the Acura Stage, May 1, 2011. UPI/A.J. Sisco | License Photo

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 19 (UPI) -- Rocker John Mellencamp's 19-year-old son, Hud, turned himself into Indiana authorities Monday after he was accused of felony battery, officials said.

His 18-year-old brother, Speck, surrendered to Monroe County police last Friday and was released after posting $5,000 bail, The Indianapolis Star reported.

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The siblings and Ty Smith -- the son of Indiana University baseball coach Tracy Smith -- were charged in connection with a July 29 incident in which they allegedly beat up a 19-year-old man during a party.

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