Shawn Merriman Arrested

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

Apparently it might not be as simple we thought (never is). I keep on reading that apparently she was wasted and trying to drive home. Merriman tried to restrain her but she kept fighting him off. Ironically he might have just saved her butt however I guess we'll have to wait for all the facts to come in.

Imagine that, some drunk crazy bitch going nuts and then getting the cops involved... Funny how fast and how many people piled on.

[DynamiteRave]

Originally Posted by Pocket$ $traight

Where is my free cup of haterade for posting on this thread?

The guy made a mistake and I don't support what he did but he is still is and was better than Rogers. If we are talking about football, this guy is still a beast and the mohawk is awesome.

I don't think anyone has said the guy is a bad player. There's no doubt that he's a stellar LB. I think people are weighing his off the field problems to his talent as a player.

The dude is constantly getting caught drama which has to in some way, in turn, effect his team.

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

I don't think anyone has said the guy is a bad player. There's no doubt that he's a stellar LB. I think people are weighing his off the field problems to his talent as a player.

The dude is constantly getting caught drama which has to in some way, in turn, effect his team.

You know what affects his team? When he turns the corner and destroys the person with the ball. He is an animal and I think the people in this forum are a lot more worried about his off-field issues than the Chargers are.

Don't worry, I don't want any of your haterade.

[DynamiteRave]

Originally Posted by Pocket$ $traight

You know what affects his team? When he turns the corner and destroys the person with the ball. He is an animal and I think the people in this forum are a lot more worried about his off-field issues than the Chargers are.

Don't worry, I don't want any of your haterade.

lol I guess by that logic, the NFL should hurry up and get Rae Carruth back on the field.

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

lol I guess by that logic, the NFL should hurry up and get Rae Carruth back on the field.

Rae Carruth was convicted of premeditated murder. We don't even know the whole story on Merriman's incident (which seems to be a notch or two below murder at worst).

Who's logic is in question here?

[DynamiteRave]

Originally Posted by Pocket$ $traight

Rae Carruth was convicted of premeditated murder. We don't even know the whole story on Merriman's incident (which seems to be a notch or two below murder at worst).

Who's logic is in question here?

Actually it was just conspiracy. Pre-meditated and he'd more than likely be on death row or serving a life term.

Either way beating on a chick isn't just a sweep it under the rug and keep on with your career type of incident.

If he didn't do it, he didn't do it and that's fine. And for the sake of keeping all things fair here, I never said he DID do anything or that he should be charged for anything. So you can step off your high horse as if you're the only person on this thread not calling for his head.

But I'm sure if it was your mother or sister he was accused of beating on, you wouldn't be as okay with him just going about his business as if nothing happened.

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

Actually it was just conspiracy. Pre-meditated and he'd more than likely be on death row or serving a life term.

Either way beating on a chick isn't just a sweep it under the rug and keep on with your career type of incident.

If he didn't do it, he didn't do it and that's fine. And for the sake of keeping all things fair here, I never said he DID do anything or that he should be charged for anything. So you can step off your high horse as if you're the only person on this thread not calling for his head.

But I'm sure if it was your mother or sister he was accused of beating on, you wouldn't be as okay with him just going about his business as if nothing happened.

You are really all over the place with this. My mother and sister wouldn't be wasted and calling the cops on Merriman.

And wtf does Rae Carruth have to do with any of this? (btw he should have gotten the death penalty)

[DynamiteRave]

Originally Posted by Pocket$ $traight

You are really all over the place with this. My mother and sister wouldn't be wasted and calling the cops on Merriman.

And wtf does Rae Carruth have to do with any of this? (btw he should have gotten the death penalty)

Says who? I mean how old is that chick really. 25 or something? Young and dumb, you get wasted and shit happens. Regardless of if she actually did get beat up or not, you can't say you wouldn't be angry and concerned at first. That's the whole point. Maybe it's because I'm a female, but I get the whole situation.

And if she was tanked out of her mind, why would the cops just go arrest him? If you have some drunk hostile chick and some guy trying to calm her down, the cops go arrest the dude? Police = Idiots.

And Rae Carruth had an off the field problem. Why not (if he wasn't so old when he gets released) put him back on the field? He was projected to have a pretty nice career before he screwed it up.

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

Says who? I mean how old is that chick really. 25 or something? Young and dumb, you get wasted and shit happens. Regardless of if she actually did get beat up or not, you can't say you wouldn't be angry and concerned at first. That's the whole point. Maybe it's because I'm a female, but I get the whole situation.

And if she was tanked out of her mind, why would the cops just go arrest him? If you have some drunk hostile chick and some guy trying to calm her down, the cops go arrest the dude? Police = Idiots.

And Rae Carruth had an off the field problem. Why not (if he wasn't so old when he gets released) put him back on the field? He was projected to have a pretty nice career before he screwed it up.

Well I am a male and I know that if a woman calls the police and claims that the man did something, they are going to take him in most of the time whether there is physical evidence or not. Look what happened to Kobe.

There needs to be consequences for these nutjobs that use the system to their advantage.

Here is what we all know about the incident. There was alcohol involved on both ends. TMZ confirmed that.

[skins89moss]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

I understand your point, but there are two major differences.

1. In Ben's case, the complainant waited for a year to file a lawsuit
In Shawn's case, the complainant called the cops at the point of the incident.

2. No criminal charges were filed or pursued in Ben's case
Shawn was arrested by cops at the alleged scene.

does either of those rule out innocent until proven guilty, no, but they do leave different first impressions.

I'm a retired Deputy Sheriff in California so let me put some light on this situation. The San Diego County Sheriff's responded to his residence reguarding a possible battery and kidnapping. She stated to the Deputies that he chocked her and stopped her from leaving his residence. The Deputies saw no signs of phyiscal injuire to her , but she insisted and she made a citizens arrest from what i heard from a Department spokes person. Anyone can make a citzen arrests which forces a police officer to make an arrest. This puts the liablity on her if he is innocent because she made a citizen or private persons arrests. As a retired Deputy you have to advise people that when they make a citizens arrests they can be sued for false arrest. This case will not even get filed by the DA'S OFFICE due to lack of evidence but because he is a High Profile suspect it will get more attention.
He may get suspended by the league if anything and i doubt that if the case doesnt get filed. Any woman or man can call the police and file a criminal complaint that he or she assualted them.

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by skins89moss

I'm a retired Deputy Sheriff in California so let me shade some light on this situation. The San Diego County Sheriff's responded to his residence reguarding a possible battery and kidnapping. She stated to the Deputies that he chocked her and stopped her from leaving his residence. The Deputies saw no signs of phyiscal injuire to her , but she insisted and se made a citizens arrest from what i heard from a Department sporks person. Anyone can make a citzen arrests which forces a police officer to make an arrest. This puts the liablity on her if he is innocent because she made a citizen or private persons arrests. As a retired Deputy you have to advise people that when they make a citizens arrests they can be sued for false arrest. This case will not even get filed by the DA'S OFFICE due to lack of evidence but because he is a High Profile suspect it will get more attention.
He may get suspended by the league if anything and i doubt that if the case doesnt get filed. Any woman or man can call the police and file a criminal complaint that he or she assualted them.

Wait a minute!! I thought his career was an uncontrollable downward spiral and he is the next Rae Caruth...

[DynamiteRave]

Originally Posted by Pocket$ $traight

Well I am a male and I know that if a woman calls the police and claims that the man did something, they are going to take him in most of the time whether there is physical evidence or not. Look what happened to Kobe.

There needs to be consequences for these nutjobs that use the system to their advantage.

I can agree with that. The justice system is all sorts of messed up unfortunately.

But if it is proven Merriman didn't do anything and they hauled him off, couldn't he sue the county police department or something? Isn't that some sort of infraction/law against arresting someone wrongfully? If so, I'd hope he do it..

[DynamiteRave]

Originally Posted by Pocket$ $traight

Wait a minute!! I thought his career was an uncontrollable downward spiral and he is the next Rae Caruth...

No that's what you're saying.

I never in any sort of way compared Carruth to Merriman. Logically, I compared to why they should both be allowed to play.

[skins89moss]

I know that we jump to conclusions way before we know the facts

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

I can agree with that. The justice system is all sorts of messed up unfortunately.

But if it is proven Merriman didn't do anything and they hauled him off, couldn't he sue the county police department or something? Isn't that some sort of infraction/law against arresting someone wrongfully? If so, I'd hope he do it..

Look at the gentleman's post above.

I was wondering why this was a citizen's arrest and he explained it perfectly. That really hurts her credibility in my opinion.