Merriman case dismissed (1 Viewer)

[Ray_T]

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-m...p&type=lgns

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[shredhead]

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-m...p&type=lgns

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I don't give a rat's ___* about either of them, but I guess this is good news since I drafted the SD defense in one of my leagues.

 

[thekidd2009]

I don't know if he did anything or not, but if that was the average joe, i guarantee that case would be moving forward. It's funny how the DA views a case differently when they know you have money, good lawyers, and you'll take it to trial.

 

[jon_mx]

I don't know if he did anything or not, but if that was the average joe, i guarantee that case would be moving forward. It's funny how the DA views a case differently when they know you have money, good lawyers, and you'll take it to trial.

Not if the accuser was drunk out of her mind and a known reality-TV attention-whore nutcase. I am guessing most witnesses there did not support Tila's claims.

 

[Ray_T]

I don't know if he did anything or not, but if that was the average joe, i guarantee that case would be moving forward. It's funny how the DA views a case differently when they know you have money, good lawyers, and you'll take it to trial.

Not if the accuser was drunk out of her mind and a known reality-TV attention-whore nutcase. I am guessing most witnesses there did not support Tila's claims.

In this case I think Merriman was innocent.he didnt avoid the media, he addressed the issue, and said there were witnesses and I guess her credibility wasnt that good to begin with.If he was guilty, he's the best actor in the world.either way, the DA isnt gonna waste time & resources on a case that doesnt look all that strong.

 

[Phlash]

I don't know if he did anything or not, but if that was the average joe, i guarantee that case would be moving forward. It's funny how the DA views a case differently when they know you have money, good lawyers, and you'll take it to trial.

This is a complete falsity.

 

[BobbyLayne]

I don't know if he did anything or not, but if that was the average joe, i guarantee that case would be moving forward. It's funny how the DA views a case differently when they know you have money, good lawyers, and you'll take it to trial.

I don't know what color the sky is in your world, but if there was sufficient evidence to move forward, the DA would have done just that. Absent physicial evidence (bruises, cuts, etc) or corroborating eyewitness accounts, there is no reason to waste limited country resources on a he-said/she-said case that would have likely resulted in acquital or dismissal.It has nothing to do with the two of them being famous celebs or athletes. I don't know of too many big city district attorneys that are going to be star struck or intimidated by wealthy or famous clients. If they have a case, they'll go after anybody (ask Martha Stewart or Plaxico or...et al, ad infinitum). They make their bones on nailing high profile cases.

 

[CletiusMaximus]

In a sense it is inaccurate and misleading for the article headline to even say a case was "dismissed", as no case was ever filed. An investigation was opened and now its been closed for lack of evidence.

 

[Twilight]

I don't know if he did anything or not, but if that was the average joe, i guarantee that case would be moving forward. It's funny how the DA views a case differently when they know you have money, good lawyers, and you'll take it to trial.

I don't know what color the sky is in your world, but if there was sufficient evidence to move forward, the DA would have done just that. Absent physicial evidence (bruises, cuts, etc) or corroborating eyewitness accounts, there is no reason to waste limited country resources on a he-said/she-said case that would have likely resulted in acquital or dismissal.

There are definite bruises. She managed to get herself photo'd by paparazzi in short sleeved shirt that clearly shows some bruises on her arms (see WWTDD). But proving how she got them is another matter entirely.

 

[BobbyLayne]

I don't know if he did anything or not, but if that was the average joe, i guarantee that case would be moving forward. It's funny how the DA views a case differently when they know you have money, good lawyers, and you'll take it to trial.

I don't know what color the sky is in your world, but if there was sufficient evidence to move forward, the DA would have done just that. Absent physical evidence (bruises, cuts, etc) or corroborating eyewitness accounts, there is no reason to waste limited country resources on a he-said/she-said case that would have likely resulted in acquittal or dismissal.

There are definite bruises. She managed to get herself photo'd by paparazzi in short sleeved shirt that clearly shows some bruises on her arms (see WWTDD). But proving how she got them is another matter entirely.

Huh...thanks for the link/tip. Def bruises on her arms...but the complaint was he tried to choke her, correct? Hard to see clearly in that shot but if she grabbed her neck, it would have left a mark likely, and I'm sure that photo would have found its way onto the innerwebs.

…witnesses at Merriman’s home said (he) went to his bedroom with two women.

Tequila walked into the room and Merriman asked her to join them. However, the sources said Tequila reacted angrily and threatened to have sex with a member of Merriman’s entourage.

According to sources, Tequila was intoxicated, and she got naked and attempted to leave the house.

Sources told Vara that Merriman, 25, tried to stop the 27-year-old Tequila, and that is when she called 911.

Tequila accused Merriman of choking and throwing her to the ground while she was trying to leave the house. Tequila signed a citizen’s arrest warrant accusing Merriman of battery and false imprisonment.

From the long view it seems like she was drunk, tried to leave, and he restrained her physically (prolly where the arm bruises came from?) so she wouldn't drive drunk.Bottom line...WTF cares? All the people in this story have train wreck lives. Just glad the roid freak is back on the field (for now).

 

[Ozymandias]

I don't know if he did anything or not, but if that was the average joe, i guarantee that case would be moving forward. It's funny how the DA views a case differently when they know you have money, good lawyers, and you'll take it to trial.

I don't know what color the sky is in your world, but if there was sufficient evidence to move forward, the DA would have done just that. Absent physical evidence (bruises, cuts, etc) or corroborating eyewitness accounts, there is no reason to waste limited country resources on a he-said/she-said case that would have likely resulted in acquittal or dismissal.

There are definite bruises. She managed to get herself photo'd by paparazzi in short sleeved shirt that clearly shows some bruises on her arms (see WWTDD). But proving how she got them is another matter entirely.

Huh...thanks for the link/tip. Def bruises on her arms...but the complaint was he tried to choke her, correct? Hard to see clearly in that shot but if she grabbed her neck, it would have left a mark likely, and I'm sure that photo would have found its way onto the innerwebs.

…witnesses at Merriman’s home said (he) went to his bedroom with two women.

Tequila walked into the room and Merriman asked her to join them. However, the sources said Tequila reacted angrily and threatened to have sex with a member of Merriman’s entourage.

According to sources, Tequila was intoxicated, and she got naked and attempted to leave the house.

Sources told Vara that Merriman, 25, tried to stop the 27-year-old Tequila, and that is when she called 911.

Tequila accused Merriman of choking and throwing her to the ground while she was trying to leave the house. Tequila signed a citizen’s arrest warrant accusing Merriman of battery and false imprisonment.

From the long view it seems like she was drunk, tried to leave, and he restrained her physically (prolly where the arm bruises came from?) so she wouldn't drive drunk.Bottom line...WTF cares? All the people in this story have train wreck lives. Just glad the roid freak is back on the field (for now).

Now, if we could just see pictures of her nekkid, then we could judge the case fairly.

 

[Team ROFLCOPTERS]

The case was just stupid in the first place. Why on earth would Shawn "choke" her anyways? They were not fighting. He's a nut but not even nuts go around choking 100 lb women for no reason. Just like the wittnesses said, he and several others were stopping her from driving away drunk off her rocker.

 

[Ditkaless Wonders]

In the middle of an ongoing threeway he invites in a third chick.

Dudes a professional athelete. Don't you kids try this at home.

 

[Team ROFLCOPTERS]

I don't know if he did anything or not, but if that was the average joe, i guarantee that case would be moving forward. It's funny how the DA views a case differently when they know you have money, good lawyers, and you'll take it to trial.

I don't know what color the sky is in your world, but if there was sufficient evidence to move forward, the DA would have done just that. Absent physicial evidence (bruises, cuts, etc) or corroborating eyewitness accounts, there is no reason to waste limited country resources on a he-said/she-said case that would have likely resulted in acquital or dismissal.

There are definite bruises. She managed to get herself photo'd by paparazzi in short sleeved shirt that clearly shows some bruises on her arms (see WWTDD). But proving how she got them is another matter entirely.

That's interesting because the cops who answered the call reported zero bruises or signs of physicality. The woman is litteraly insane. I wouldn't doubt she bruised herself so she didn't look stupid. I am the opposite of a Merriman fan but this whole case has lit a spark in me.By the way, I love the Grim Fandango avatar.

 

[Twilight]

I don't know if he did anything or not, but if that was the average joe, i guarantee that case would be moving forward. It's funny how the DA views a case differently when they know you have money, good lawyers, and you'll take it to trial.

I don't know what color the sky is in your world, but if there was sufficient evidence to move forward, the DA would have done just that. Absent physicial evidence (bruises, cuts, etc) or corroborating eyewitness accounts, there is no reason to waste limited country resources on a he-said/she-said case that would have likely resulted in acquital or dismissal.

There are definite bruises. She managed to get herself photo'd by paparazzi in short sleeved shirt that clearly shows some bruises on her arms (see WWTDD). But proving how she got them is another matter entirely.

That's interesting because the cops who answered the call reported zero bruises or signs of physicality. The woman is litteraly insane. I wouldn't doubt she bruised herself so she didn't look stupid. I am the opposite of a Merriman fan but this whole case has lit a spark in me.By the way, I love the Grim Fandango avatar.

Thanx on Manny And I agree on the insanity. That is why I worded my post the way I did. She's an huge attention whore/drama queen and seems to be doing nothing but playing this for attention. Twitters about her "alcohol allergy" (she was seen doing shots in the club before going to Merriman's) and meetings with the DA (never happened).

 

[BobbyLayne]

In the middle of an ongoing twosome he invites in a third chick. Dudes a professional athelete. Don't you kids try this at home.

Actually, if I am reading that account correctly he was trying to upgrade a threesome into a four-way.Twilight has it, though - I know nothing about this...person (prolly the nicest description of her on the boards all week)...but the whole "I'm meeting with DA right now" followed by the district attorney (before the investigation was complete) announcing, um, no, not really...guess that pretty much says it all.

 

[elpasotexan]

As a criminal defense attorney, i would love to try this case. She was drunk, jealous and had the physical evidence did not corroberate what she said. plus her twittering did not match her statements about her and alcohol. plus she is crazy. As a crimianl defense attorney - MEMO TO ALL --- DO NOT PUT STUFF ON THE INTERNET THAT YOU WOULD NOT WANT YOUR MOM TO SEE OR KNOW. It looks bad to her and it definitely looks bad in court.

 

[tim_whatley]

I don't know if he did anything or not, but if that was the average joe, i guarantee that case would be moving forward. It's funny how the DA views a case differently when they know you have money, good lawyers, and you'll take it to trial.

Yeah, ask Plaxico.

 

[tim_whatley]

The woman is litteraly insane.

Aren't they all.

 

[Sudoku_in_the_Bathtub]

FAIL

Bug Eyes gonna have to find another way for attention.

How about another lame ### reality TV dating show? Maybe this one she'll figure out if she's straight or not.

Or her and Reche Caldwell can find out whose are larger.

 

[thekidd2009]

I don't know if he did anything or not, but if that was the average joe, i guarantee that case would be moving forward. It's funny how the DA views a case differently when they know you have money, good lawyers, and you'll take it to trial.

This is a complete falsity.

It's funny how all you keyboard warriors talk as if you know the law. Have you ever been charged with something and the DA had very little evidence to go on? Have you ever known anyone that has? I've been apart of this myself and with friends and your sadly mistaken if you believe the DA and even the lawyers that you hire think about this. It's all about money and if you don't have it, you will be forced into taking a deal. The DA knows your not going to take it to trial and your lawyer doesn't want you to go to trial unless he gets paid big money. I love how people talk out of there asses when they really have no clue how the system works.

 

[theglorydays]

I don't know if he did anything or not, but if that was the average joe, i guarantee that case would be moving forward. It's funny how the DA views a case differently when they know you have money, good lawyers, and you'll take it to trial.

This is a complete falsity.

It's funny how all you keyboard warriors talk as if you know the law. Have you ever been charged with something and the DA had very little evidence to go on? Have you ever known anyone that has? I've been apart of this myself and with friends and your sadly mistaken if you believe the DA and even the lawyers that you hire think about this. It's all about money and if you don't have it, you will be forced into taking a deal. The DA knows your not going to take it to trial and your lawyer doesn't want you to go to trial unless he gets paid big money. I love how people talk out of there asses when they really have no clue how the system works.

I share these same experiences as well. I've personally been apart of and know people who have experienced these same problems.

 

[el-gato-grande]

I don't know if he did anything or not, but if that was the average joe, i guarantee that case would be moving forward. It's funny how the DA views a case differently when they know you have money, good lawyers, and you'll take it to trial.

This is a complete falsity.

It's funny how all you keyboard warriors talk as if you know the law. Have you ever been charged with something and the DA had very little evidence to go on? Have you ever known anyone that has? I've been apart of this myself and with friends and your sadly mistaken if you believe the DA and even the lawyers that you hire think about this. It's all about money and if you don't have it, you will be forced into taking a deal. The DA knows your not going to take it to trial and your lawyer doesn't want you to go to trial unless he gets paid big money. I love how people talk out of there asses when they really have no clue how the system works.

I share these same experiences as well. I've personally been apart of and know people who have experienced these same problems.

I believe that to be the case also, but there is one simple solution. Stay out of trouble. Lead a good life and do what's right. Be smart about who you hang with. Don't break the ####ing law. For most of us it isn't that hard.

 

[Sinrman]

I don't think this surprises anyone. Athletes and other "personalities" that live crazy lives will get involved in stupid incidents like this. Merriman is just asking to get this kind of stuff thrown at him if he throws parties and invites multiple girls into his bedroom. And to do this right before the season starts? He is a complete idiot. Great player and a spark for the Charger offense. But I can see exactly why AJ Smith is tired of him, and can see the Chargers saying bye to him when his contract is up. Too much of a headache.

And then there's that tool of a "TV personality" Tila Tequila.....

 

[Doug B]

…witnesses at Merriman’s home said (he) went to his bedroom with two women.

Tequila walked into the room and Merriman asked her to join them. However, the sources said Tequila reacted angrily and threatened to have sex with a member of Merriman’s entourage.

According to sources, Tequila was intoxicated, and she got naked and attempted to leave the house.

Apparently, I am going to the wrong parties.

 

[puckalicious]

The case was just stupid in the first place. Why on earth would Shawn "choke" her anyways? They were not fighting. He's a nut but not even nuts go around choking 100 lb women for no reason. Just like the wittnesses said, he and several others were stopping her from driving away drunk off her rocker.

Why would it have mattered how much she weighed? Or for that matter the fact she's a woman? Why does gender or weight have any bearing whether someone is guilty of choking out another person? Assault is assault. Which he apparently didn't do.

 

[pantherclub]

In the middle of an ongoing twosome he invites in a third chick.

Dudes a professional athelete. Don't you kids try this at home.

Actually, if I am reading that account correctly he was trying to upgrade a threesome into a four-way.

Twilight has it, though - I know nothing about this...person (prolly the nicest description of her on the boards all week)...but the whole "I'm meeting with DA right now" followed by the district attorney (before the investigation was complete) announcing, um, no, not really...guess that pretty much says it all.

I think you are splitting hairs here.

 

[DoubleG]

In the middle of an ongoing threeway he invites in a third chick.

Dudes a professional athelete. Don't you kids try this at home.

Not sure why, but this reminds of the joke that starts "Why does a dog lick it's own privates?"