Merriman claims he did nothing wrong
Posted by John Paulsen (09/07/2009 @ 3:38 pm)
In an update to an earlier story, Shawne Merriman denies harming his “female acquaintance” Tila Tequila.
Per ESPN…
In a statement late Sunday, Merriman said he was worried for the safety of Tila Tequila because she appeared to be intoxicated and he didn’t want her to drive.
Merriman also said paramedics who were called to his home in Poway, north of San Diego, reported no injuries to Tequila, best known for “A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila,” which ran for two seasons on MTV.
His attorney told the AP via phone that there are numerous eye witnesses that will corroborate Merriman’s version of events.
Shawne Merriman arrested for choking Tila Tequila
Posted by John Paulsen (09/06/2009 @ 6:25 pm)
You read that right. Shawne Merriman is (or was) dating reality TV star Tila Tequila and was arrested on Sunday for assaulting her.
Per ESPN…
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.
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.
A few words of free, unsolicited advice for Mr. Merriman: 1) stop choking people, and 2) stop dating bisexual reality TV stars.
If this incident doesn’t quickly “go away,” then Merriman could face another suspension for violating the NFL’s conduct policy.
9/7 Update: Merriman denies any wrongdoing.