Shawne Merriman just got arrested for beating up Tila Tequila

[Darth Biscuit]

Anybody remember that offseason peice on ESPN about Merriman working out at muscle beach in Cali? What a dick. This doesn't surprise me in the least.

Maybe he'll be hearing "lights out" at curfew time in the pen...

[Brooklyn Bully]

Arrested? He should be commended.

This.

That girl is dumb as a box of rocks.

[SmootsDaddy89]

Honestly wouldn't surprise me if she was doing this to get back in the news since her popularity has been steadily declining at the same rate as myspace.

[Kevin Greene]

Merriman's expected defense? He was trying to stop her from driving

Posted by Mike Florio on September 6, 2009 5:48 PM ET

At some point in the not-too-distant future, look for Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman to articulate publicly his defense against the claim that he battered and falsely imprisoned Tila Tequila Nguyen early Sunday morning.

As we understand it, Merriman will indeed contend that she was intoxicated, and that he was trying to prevent her from driving in that condition, as she attempted to leave her home.

The situation raises an interesting point regarding the lengths to which someone can or should go to stop someone else from driving drunk. In this case, Merriman will claim that he did not cross the line, and the other persons who were at his home are expected to testify to that end.

So continue to stay tuned on this one. A statement of some sort is expected from Nguyen, and it's likely that Merriman will issue a public comment that articulates his defense to the charges in response to whatever she has to say about the situation.

Super Bowl run back on.

[FLpanfan]

Roid-rage or just general douchebaggery?

[SmootsDaddy89]

Nothing worse than a drunk Asian on the road.

Thank you Shawne Merriman.

[Kevin Greene]

Nothing worse than a drunk Asian on the road.

Thank you Shawne Merriman.

Lives were saved.

[Falcons1stPanthers2nd]

He's doing everyone a favor. Who cares?

[SmootsDaddy89]

[thefuzz]

I would not be surprised if he sues her over this.

No charges filed.

[Jangler]

Lawyer speak.

Merriman issued a statement late Sunday.

"The San Diego Sheriffs 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. We would all do our best to help a friend if we considered their actions to be detrimental to their personal safety.

"I in no way caused any harm to Ms Nguyen, however, paramedics were called and she was examined but no injuries were reported. She was released and has since returned to Los Angeles, California. There have been no charges filed against me. I want to thank the San Diego Sheriffs Department for their professionalism. I will continue to cooperate fully with the Department and I look forward to clearing my name regarding these false allegations. I want to put this behind me so I can continue to focus on a successful season for the San Diego Chargers."

[Sultan33g]

lives were saved.

tru

[RedMage138]

[K-Train]

I dont find her one bit appealing. Well we will see where this case goes.