Chargers LB says he didn't harm reality TV star

Chargers LB says he didn't harm reality TV star
The Associated Press
SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego Chargers star outside linebacker Shawne Merriman says he didn't harm a reality TV star who has accused him of choking and restraining her.

Merriman says in a statement late Sunday that he was worried for the safety of Tila Tequila because she appeared to be intoxicated and he didn't want her to drive.

He also says 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.

San Diego County Sheriff's Lt. Gary Steadman says Merriman was arrested early Sunday when the 27-year-old Tequila signed a citizen's arrest warrant charging him with battery and false imprisonment. Both are felonies.

Merriman says the allegations are false.

Published 9/7/09 by


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  • she is so nasty
    Anonymous 9/8/09 Reply
  • Common now the tiny wanna be Latino chick is 4' 9" at most... If he wanted to be beat her up he could pick her up with one hand and throw her against the window. This chick is shameless, she will do anything for media attention. Hopefully, the...
    Anonymous 9/7/09 Reply
  • I think she is so pathetic she wants to be in the spot light. She will come up with anything to have her name out there
    Anonymous 9/7/09 Reply