Merriman SACKS girlfriend...

[ChargerMike]

Associated Press


SAN DIEGO -- San Diego Chargers star outside linebacker Shawne Merriman was arrested Sunday and accused of choking and restraining his girlfriend, reality TV star Tila Tequila, as she tried to leave his suburban home.

Tequila, 27, signed a citizen's arrest warrant, charging Merriman with battery and false imprisonment, San Diego County Sheriff's Lt. Gary Steadman said.

Deputies responded about 3:45 a.m. to Merriman's house in Poway, north of San Diego, after a woman called to say she was choked by the player and thrown to the ground when she tried to leave, Sheriff's Department spokesman Jan Caldwell said at a news conference.

Merriman, 25, was taken into custody and booked into the central jail at about 8:30 a.m. He was released shortly after 11 a.m. Caldwell said she didn't know if he posted bail or was released on his own recognizance.

"It's disappointing to hear about the issue involving Shawne Merriman. We'll continue to monitor the situation and let the legal process run its course."
-- Chargers GM A.J. SmithTequila was taken to a hospital. Her condition was not immediately available.

Tequila, whose real name is Tila Nguyen, is best known for "A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila," which ran for two seasons on MTV. The bisexual dating show featured men and women vying for Tequila's affections. She has also modeled for Playboy and other men's magazines.

Scott E. Leemon, an attorney for Tequila, said in a statement that neither she nor her representatives would comment publicly on the incident.

Merriman's agent, Tom Condon, said he hadn't heard about the arrest when contacted by The Associated Press.

[Joe in PB]

Bwa she looks like a drag queen!



Merriman probably just got ticked because she couldn't decide if she wanted boys or girls.

I'm not sure if choking & restraining her or Paris Hilton is a bad thing.

[trev]

They're both ugly, they're both trash.

[jiminphilly]

I guess he's back on the 'roids.

[War Wagon]

While I despise Merriroid with a passion, it's kinda' tough to get worked up over one POS choking another POS.

[Joe in PB]

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Merriman denies hurting reality star


The Labor Day weekend arrest of Chargers LB Shawne Merriman has seen comments from attorneys, police officials and even Chargers GM A.J. Smith, but none of the parties involved had commented -- until now. Merriman has sent a statement exclusively to FOXSports.com regarding the events surrounding the incident that led to a citizen's arrest filed by reality TV star Tila "Tequila" Nguyen against Merriman. In his first comments regarding his arrest, Merriman says he did not assault the reality TV star and was trying to prevent Nguyen from leaving his home in an intoxicated state. According to Merriman: "On September 6, 2009 the San Diego Sheriff's Department responded to a citizen's complaint that was initiated by Tila Nguyen (aka Tila Tequila). I was taken into custody based upon that complaint. At the time, I was concerned about her welfare given the intoxicated state she appeared to be in and I encouraged her to stay until safe transportation could be provided."

FOXSports.com

What a surprise Tequila intoxicated, I wonder how this is going to play out, maybe not so bad.

Shawne Merriman-LB-Chargers Sep. 7

Chargers OLB Shawne Merriman took part in practice Monday.
The Bolts won't hand down any team discipline for the contract-year pass rusher. He's going to start Sunday's season opener against the Raiders.