Tequila's NFL Player Boyfriend Arrested Over Choking Claims

2 months ago 07th Sep 03:35

Reality TV star Tila Tequila's American football star boyfriend Shawne Merriman was arrested on Sunday morning (06Sep09) over allegations he choked and forcibly restrained the model.

Police responded to the home of the San Diego Chargers player, 25, following a 911 call at 345 a.m. local time.

The internet pin-up, real name Tila Nguyen, signed a complaint against her beau at the scene and was taken to the local Pomerado Hospital for treatment.

Merriman was taken into custody and is accused of battery and false imprisonment. His bail is set at $58,000 (£38,000).

A lawyer for Merriman has denied all charges against his sportstar client, insisting he was simply truing to prevent an "extremely inebriated" Tequila from travelling home when he didn't deem it safe to do so.

No further details regarding the model's condition were available as Wenn went to press.