Shawn Merriman Arrested

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

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.

Like I said, you are all over the place with this. The Sherriff's post was very informative. I think we can look forward to "Lights out" doing what he does best this year.

He is lucky that it didn't get any more serious with this wackjob.

[skins89moss]

Originally Posted by Pocket$ $traight

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.

Law Enforcement officers have a tuff job trying to figure out who is the suspect or victim sometimes in domestic violence cases.

[12thMan]

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.

Exactly. That's why I said his ass is grass. I think he'll get served a suspension on top of this.

[CRedskinsRule]

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.

I think we need to wait and see. The cops went there, they arrested and booked him. He was in a cell for several hours. If it was as simple as Merriman said, I agree with DRave, then the police were idiots (been known to happen).

Maybe he was doing the good thing and keeping her from driving, maybe not. Do you expect him to put out a statement saying I beat her and kept her against her will with no obvious mitigating explanation?

Let's let the system play itself out. If he's innocent then hopefully the system will work right, and this will be nothing more than a blip on the radar.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by skins89moss

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.

good information

[roth74va]

I dont know if he is guilty or not, he should be slapped for dealing with a skank like Tila Tequila anyways.

IMO, all too often people have blinders on when it comes to these situations. If someone commits a crime, and they are good at something, all of a sudden the situation is "different". The list is a long one, when it comes to athletes/actors/celebrities that have been caught on the other side of the law. For some reason just because he can sack a quarterback well, or dunk a basketball like noone else, he is above the law? Society is warped, and some of the people on here fall into that category.

Couple months back Chris Brown(singer) choked his girlfriend until she blacked out, but because the guy can sell his stupid music, its all ok. Do you really think OJ wasnt guilty, or Kobe? Please..........too many people looking through rose colored glasses. It doesnt matter if he is guilty or not, money will get him off. Too bad for Vick he was charged in Virginia, being a commonwealth state, we dont take any crap here.

/done

[skins89moss]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

good information

Thanks Bro, just hate when people blame cops for everything.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Kobe was innocent of rape, and the OJ think has been beaten to death already.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by skins89moss

Thanks Bro, just hate when people blame cops for everything.

I blame the ppl who call the cops on other ppl for no good reason.

[budw38]

Originally Posted by skins89moss

Thanks Bro, just hate when people blame cops for everything.

Nice info 89 . Thanks for your service , you are right , too many people look to blame first ignoring evidence / facts . It is sad the same people who always blame the cops , are the ones who would bitch at them for taking 5 minutes to respond to an emergency to help them or a loved one .

[CRedskinsRule]

Merriman's side:

Statement from Shawne Merriman

On September 6, 2009 the San Diego Sheriffs Department responded to a citizens 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.

very well written I thought.

[roth74va]

Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

Kobe was innocent of rape, and the OJ think has been beaten to death already.

And Chris Brown is innocent too, no his dumbass girlfriend will get beaten again.

Of course Kobe was innocent, he is the best player in the NBA. And when your innocent, you dont have to pay people off to keep it out of court. This is exactly what Im talking about, and I wont even play the race card, this is old news. Lemme guess Michael Jackson was innocent too right? You guys make me laugh how easily you forget just because someone is a star, it just makes it all better.

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by roth74va

And Chris Brown is innocent too, no his dumbass girlfriend will get beaten again.

Of course Kobe was innocent, he is the best player in the NBA. And when your innocent, you dont have to pay people off to keep it out of court. This is exactly what Im talking about, and I wont even play the race card, this is old news. Lemme guess Michael Jackson was innocent too right? You guys make me laugh how easily you forget just because someone is a star, it just makes it all better.

Dude, Kobe's accusor was a psychopath. She bragged about the encounter and her initial statement was inconsistent as well.

As you have proven, star's get convicted in the court of public opinion whether they did anything or not.

[Pocket$ $traight]

Interesting, according to "Lights Out" statement, no charges have been filed against him.

Hmmmm....

Can we say, "Change the channel Marge?" And those waiting for Czar Goodell to suspend him, don't hold your breath.

[roth74va]

Originally Posted by Pocket$ $traight

As you have proven, star's get convicted in the court of public opinion whether they did anything or not.

As you have proven, we are all too willing to look past someone breaking the law because he plays professional sports, and makes a ton of money. It happens over and over and over.................