
I’m pretty sure that most of you are aware of my feelings about Tila Tequila at this point. Just based on her Twitter activity that I’ve observed, she’s carried on about having people break into her house, she said she was pregnant, she said she had to go to the hospital because she was about to pass out. Nothing ever materializes from these statements she puts out.
Putting that aside, I was very sad to hear about the alleged abuse she suffered over the weekend at the hands of her boyfriend, San Diego Chargers star Shawne Merriman. Even talentless famewhores don’t deserve to suffer at the hands of another — not Tila, not even Mischa. And though I feel she may be truth-challenged, I’d never want to turn my back on a victim, especially one brave enough to come forward.
Today, there seems to be a new angle to the story — an angle which basically equates to “It never happened.” Merriman was released and no charges have been filed. He released a statement through Fox News:
“On September 6, 2009 the San Diego Sheriff’s Department responded to a citizen’s complaint that was initiated by Tila Nguyen (aka Tila Tequila). I was taken into custody based upon that complaint. At the time, I was concerned about her welfare given the intoxicated state she appeared to be in and I encouraged her to stay until safe transportation could be provided.
“We would all do our best to help a friend if we considered their actions to be detrimental to their personal safety. I in no way caused any harm to Ms. Nguyen, however, paramedics were called and she was examined but no injuries were reported. She was released and has since returned to Los Angeles, California.
“There have been no charges filed against me. I want to thank the San Diego Sheriff’s Department for their professionalism. I will continue to cooperate fully with the Department, and I look forward to clearing my name regarding these false allegations. I want to put this behind me so I can continue to focus on a successful season for the San Diego Chargers.”
Tila rebutted Shawne’s version of events (through her Twitter account, natch), saying “”I am allergic to alcohol. It has been publicly known for years. That is how I got the name Tila “Tequila” cuz the irony. I cant drink.”
I don’t know who’s lying, but I hope the truth comes out in the end. Domestic abuse is wrong on every level as is a false accusation of domestic violence.