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Published on 09/06/2009 at Sun Sep 06 11:39.
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Chargers’ Shawne Merriman arrested for battery

Posted Sun Sep 6th by

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San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman was taken into custody at 3:35 a.m. PDT Sunday morning after he reportedly “choked and physically restrained” reality TV star Tila “Tequila” Nguyen.

According to the report, Merriman was charged with battery and false imprisonment and remained in custody Sunday morning. Nguyen was taken to Pomerado Hospital for treatment.

Merriman has some history of league trouble, having been suspended four games in 2006 for steroid use. Merriman maintained he was a victim of “tainted supplements,” and has kept a clean off-field image otherwise.

Until now, that is.

Ironically, the Charger tweeted only two days ago that he would often like “to punch a bunch of guys,” but wouldn’t out of fear of suspension. Merriman was referring to the now-infamous LaGarrette Blount college football incident earlier this week.

Something tells me Merriman’s prediction on the consequences of off-field violence was dead-on.

UPDATE from PFT: Merriman is expected to make a public statement, saying he was trying to prevent Nguyen from drinking while intoxicated. Obviously no one can fault the LB for his motives, and we’re not going to comment whether he took things too far, because we just don’t know. Just like we insisted on letting Brandon Marshall have his day in court, we should afford Merriman the same.

Chargers Star Accused of Choking Tila “Tequila” [NBC San Diego]
UPDATE with more details: Chargers’ Merriman arrested; battery of girlfriend alleged [San Diego Union Tribune]

  • robtink242

    hahahaha these football players. See the difference between him and BM is that BM girlfriend/vict. didn’t need medical help afterwards. But this guy should be suspended. And we prolly heard the last of “lights out” unless he knocks some female “lights out”. the next time he does some stupid act we should call Mjones-drew.

  • http://cdn0.sbnation.com/profile_images/111140/La_La_Mascot.jpg WhidbeyBronco

    Do u think Chargers fans still want him…
    You’re damn right.

  • robtink242

    no way he’s a jerk. and he hit a woman charger fans dont want him. Yeah right ya dammn right they want him.

  • broncoNM

    Stay classy san diego

  • Eric in Vegas

    I’d like to see the overly-vocal Chargers fans that were slamming BM and calling for him to be suspended nonstop (before facts were in and before the legal system had a chance to do its job) do the same now. Be consistent or be a hypocrite.

  • http://broncotalk.net (dee)

    Was it because Tila wouldnt put out? Maybe he showed her his lights out dance and she laughed at him? Maybe she was just grossed out by the needle marks on his ass?

    Broncos win the AFC West as I predicted , the stars are beginning to align.

  • TJ

    She was laughing at the size of his post-roid infused junk so he gave her the “lights out” treatment.

  • SanDiegoBronco55

    Lights out to Tila Tequila

  • http://broncotalk.net Kyle

    Post updated. Merriman is expected to state that he was trying to prevent Tila from driving while intoxicated.

  • http://cdn0.sbnation.com/profile_images/111140/La_La_Mascot.jpg WhidbeyBronco

    Dee!!! Bust out! Share!

  • BLF

    Whats going on with the AFC west. we used to be the class of the NFL. Now its a big mess. Denver we all know. OAK,,, well Al Davis. KC losers for a while then fire their OC. SD wanna be Champs then this.
    Its getting uglier by the day for this Division.
    This division is the worst in the league on all levels and …. i’ll stop here.

  • BroncoinVA9986

    Shawn Merriman forgot that your suppose to shoot tequila not choke it….damn Charger and Terp

  • Gary in SD

    From now on the term “Lights Out” for this loser will come along with the slam of heavy iron doors!

    How about this for a new nickname… Tila Tequila Beata

  • Gary in SD

    Don’t fret Shawn, there’s always the silver and black for guys like you. I’m sure Al was drooling over himself when he heard your latest story! Maybe even the eagles or the bills as they’re both gutter scrapin’ these days too!