Shawn Merriman Arrested

[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.

[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.

[skins89moss]

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.

Well like I thought this case wasn't going to get filed on by the San Diego Da's office.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by skins89moss

Well like I thought this case wasn't going to get filed on by the San Diego Da's office.

Good call!

[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.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

Just wondering not saying he did it or didn't, but why when Big Ben was accused of rape everyone says he's innocent but when Merriman is accused you get the "his ass is grass" statement. Maybe what Dirtbag said is true. Don't jump to conclusion.

Obviously I'm guilty of that from my opening post but in all honesty I now feel that the second explanation is probably what happened, especially given Tila's reputation, and if thats the case Merriman should actually be commended. I've had times were I was way to passive when I knew that friends were going to attempt to drive under the influence. In fact last fall there was a guy that I didn't know very well but he was obviously tanked at a party that I was attending. Shortly afterwards he got in his truck, drove over a curve and almost got T-Boned by an oncoming car that promptly honked it's horn. Part of me thought it was kind of funny but at the same time I obviously had a grip on the situation and yet I didn't do anything to stop it.

Maybe he could have gone about it better but if the explanation holds up he actually did a good thing. I mean if there's anyone I'd expect to have problems with alcohol it's Tila Tequila, look at her "last" name.

As far as Big Ben goes, well I guess that Ben has a different reputation then Shawn Merriman. Publicly he's seen as the type of guy, outside of a motorcycle accident and a few drunk pics, thats more of a wholesome family type and it's hard to believe that a guy like him would actually sexually assault someone. The mans idea of rebellion is writing Jesus saves on his cleats during games. I mean I know he's not a saint but he's not exactly a huge party guy either.

Merriman on the other hand has a repuatation for living a fast and furious type lifestyle, I mean for God sakes up to this point he was going steady with Tila Tequila. On top of that his history with steroids pretty much sealed a conclusion in everyones mind that has been posting on ESPN, SI, and PFT. If you look at the comments you can't go far without a poster suggesting roid rage. I'd imagine if Mark McGwire was ever in a similar situation you would see the same line of commentary.

[DynamiteRave]

Wait a second, how long had she been dating him? Last time I heard she was bedding some girl.

Anyway. Chris Brown'ing girls is really not the smartest move ever. Come on now, I thought these guys had learned that by now after that whole fiasco.

[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.

[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?

[skins89moss]

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