This is Why You Stay Away From Scandalous People

San Diego Charger's star All-Pro linebacker Shawne Merriman was arrested and accused of choking and restraining reality TV star Tila Tequila. Merriman was taken to jail at 8:30 am and was released just two hours later....must be nice being a famous athlete.

According to espn.com, "Tequila, 27, signed a citizen's arrest warrant, charging Merriman with battery and false imprisonment, San Diego County Sheriff's Lt. Gary Steadman said. Both are felonies. Tequila was reported to be Merriman's girlfriend, but Merriman told ESPN's Colleen Dominguez in a text message that Tequila is only a female acquaintance."

Apparently, Tila was drunk and Merriman had been drinking water all night. When Tila tried to leave and drive her car, Merriman tried to do his best to restrain her from leaving and driving drunk. I'm not a genius but first of all if your last name is Tequila I'm pretty sure you are a drunk and a loser,not too mention this woman had a reality show on VH1 called, "A Shot of Love with Tila." Let me tell you, it was a dating show with men and women and she had to choose if she wanted a man or a woman lover. I think that pretty much sums it up people.

Yes it was stupid of Merriman to even hang around with such a scandalous woman but everyone makes mistakes and at this point with the details that have surfaced it sounds as though, she is in the wrong. There were many witnesses at the party and all said Tequila was out of control.

Merriman needs to be a lot smarter about who he hangs with, he is 25 years old, a multi million hare, and a high profile athlete. Some of these guys just never learn, hopefully the issue can be resolved with justice and in the correct manner. Merriman does need to keep his name on the low from now on though. His reputation is being tarnished and at a very young age. Play football man!!