The attorney for Tila Tequila claims that Shawne Merriman is trying to "spin" the story of their weekend altercation. The Chargers linebacker made public comments saying that he was trying to protect Tequila, who he felt was drunk. "Shawne Merriman and his advisors have decided that the best defense is a good offense, attacking Tila Tequila in the press with a lot of calculated spin to cover up his illegal and indefensible actions," Attorney Alan S. Gutman said in a statement.