The NFL is learning of some rather disturbing news regarding a player who was a force on the football field. A lawsuit for more than 2 million has been filed and fans are in complete shock. The news first surfaced on Thursday afternoon and has started to go viral.
Here are the disturbing accusations.
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NFL Sees Legend Sued For Over $2 Million (Breaking)
Former NFL star Shawne Merriman is being sued in federal court for fraud by a company that claims he owes more than $2.5 million.
Documents obtained by TMZ show that ARI Agent LLC claims Shawne took millions of dollars in financing but has not repaid anything. According to the investment firm, the former NFL star borrowed the money for his company, Lights Out XF, which is involved in mixed martial arts and entertainment:
ARI says this is no “routine default or simple contract dispute, but a deliberate, coordinated, multi-step scheme by Merriman to commit fraud, coercion, misrepresentation, and obstruction — all designed to avoid repayment and accountability.”
The company said Shawne ran the company into the ground, which resulted in no reliable revenue and an inability to meet basic obligations.
ARI insists these were not “isolated acts” but part of “a pattern of misconduct designed to extract capital, conceal risk, and avoid repayment.”
The lender also claims Shawne sent threatening messages — including voicemails that going after him would “open a can of worms” — in an effort to deter ARI from seeking to recover the money. The company is now suing, seeking the unpaid balance and additional damages.
Shawne tells TMZ, “We filed a lawsuit against A.R.I. in Nevada some months ago and the matter is ongoing. I’m still hopeful there’s a resolution, but for now I’ll let the legal process take its course.”
Shawne Merriman’s Complete NFL Career
Nov 1, 2009; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers outside linebacker Shawne Merriman (56) celebrates following a tackle during the first half against the Oakland Raiders at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images
Nov 1, 2009; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers outside linebacker Shawne Merriman (56) celebrates following a tackle during the first half against the Oakland Raiders at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
The San Diego Chargers selected Merriman (12th overall) in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He would spend six years with the Chargers and two years with the Buffalo Bills. During his NFL career he accumulated:
75 games played
59 career starts
1 interception
20 pass deflections
8 forced fumbles
4 fumble recoveries
45.5 sacks (including 17 in 2006)
258 career tackles
196 solo tackles
55 tackles for loss
50 quarterback hits
Merriman earned approximately 22.3 million dollars throughout his NFL career.
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