Tila Tequila says the Chargers linebacker choked and restrained her when she attempted to leave his home. Merriman claims claim that she was intoxicated and he was trying to prevent her from driving. And ultimately, the San Diego DA has decided not to press charges against Merriman.
San Diego DA Won’t File Charges
The San Diego District Attorney has declined to press charges against Shawn Merriman, saying, “After a thorough review of the investigation into the Sept. 6, 2009 incident at the Poway home of Shawne Merriman, our office has determined there is insufficient evidence to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that any crime was committed.”
A relieved and appreciative Shawn Merriman issued a statement after learning his name had been cleared.
Read Article >The Merriman-Tequila War Drags On, And It Just Keeps Getting Better
You thought the Shawne Merriman-Tila Tequila legal battle was going to get classier? Oh ... oh no. It’s going in the opposite direction, and fast.
The latest details come from 10 News in San Diego, and they are something to behold:
Read Article >PFT: Expect Merriman to Contend That He Was Trying to Prevent Nguyen From Driving
Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio says that Shawne Merriman intends to claim that he was attempting to prevent an intoxicated Tila “Tequila” Nguyen from driving. This, he’s expected to contend, was the reason he restrained Nguyen and prevented her from leaving his home.
Read Article >Shawne Merriman Released From Custody
San Diego’s News 6 is reporting that Shawne Merriman has been released from jail. Other details regarding Merriman’s incident with Tila “Tequila” Nguyen are being made known:
Read Article >The Prophecy of Drew Magary
It’s funny, because it’s true. It’s a popular refrain when trying to describe the allure of particularly good comedy, and last week, reading another of Drew Magary’s fantastic “Why Your Team Sucks”-NFL previews over at Deadspin, you couldn’t help but chuckle:
Tila Tequila, for those who don’t watch MTV or frequent her wildly popular MySpace account, first made waves when she was the most popular artist on MySpace in 2006, and later hosted a bi-sexual dating reality show on MTV. More recently, she’s delved into the world of fashion.
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