Chargers linebacker and Twitter enthusiast Shawne Merriman has been arrested for allegedly choking and restraining MTV reality show star Tila Tequila.
Several online reports suggest Tequila -- whose real name is Tila Nguyen -- called the cops on the former rookie of the year around 3:45 a.m. Authorities arrested the 25-year-old Merriman at his Poway home, north of San Diego, on suspicion of battery and false imprisonment.
Gossip Web site TMZ.com has photos of the couple partying prior to the alleged incident at Stingaree nightclub in San Diego.
The Associated press is reporting that Tequila was taken to the hospital where her condition is unknown.
Several online reports suggest Tequila -- whose real name is Tila Nguyen -- called the cops on the former rookie of the year around 3:45 a.m. Authorities arrested the 25-year-old Merriman at his Poway home, north of San Diego, on suspicion of battery and false imprisonment.
Gossip Web site TMZ.com has photos of the couple partying prior to the alleged incident at Stingaree nightclub in San Diego.
The Associated press is reporting that Tequila was taken to the hospital where her condition is unknown.


I think the girl, Tila is on a moneymaking quest. When all the details are out, everyone will see.
Vegassnitch.com actually broke the story first
That is dumb to be fooling around with a girl girl that you know is not going to be faithful. Also she;s BI-sexual. hey shawn stay away from the chicken heads.
I lost 10 pounds in a week! Check this out 100% natural, go here to get a free sample: http://tinyurl.com/npnq6w
It must have been rough sex gone wrong.
I'm glad and I hope his career is over.
This way he'll have time to think about whether she was worth it.
I hope she takes all his money too.