Shawne DeAndre Merriman [1] (born May 25, 1984), nicknamed "Lights Out", is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Maryland Terrapins and was selected 12th overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2005 NFL draft .

Jun 23, 2023 · Dreamers and Schemers’ features financial fraudster Shawn Merriman who swindled nearly a hundred people out of more than $21 million with his Ponzi scheme. He operated from June 1994 to February 2009 from his Colorado home, defrauding his congregation, family, relatives, and even his mother.

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Jun 20, 2012 · Shawn Merriman was head of an investment firm and lay bishop in the Mormon church who persuaded friends, family, and church members to invest with him. It turned out to be a big...

Mar 5, 2013 · Yet that's exactly what happened with outside linebacker Shawne Merriman, who announced his retirement on Tuesday after eight NFL seasons. The 28-year-old Merriman made it official on his...

Sep 15, 2010 · DENVER – Shawn Richard Merriman, age 47, of Aurora, Colorado, was sentenced late yesterday by U.S. District Court Judge Marcia S. Krieger to serve 151 months (over 12 years) in federal prison for implementing a mail fraud Ponzi scheme that defrauded 67 …

Nov 8, 2024 · Shawne Merriman, nicknamed “Lights Out” was one of the finest linebackers that the NFL has seen in recent history. Unfortunately, due to a string of injuries, he had to cut his career short after seven years in the NFL. Ten years after his retirement, Merriman finally spoke freely on the real reason behind it.

Once feared as much as any pass rusher in the NFL, Shawne Merriman, who played for the San Diego Chargers and Buffalo Bills, has decided to put out the lights on his football career.

Jul 11, 2013 · DENVER - The Justice Department tells the 9Wants to Know investigators people who were duped into investing money in Shawn Merriman's Ponzi scheme will begin getting disbursement money next...

May 6, 2024 · Shawne Merriman was used to blitzing quarterbacks for eight years in the NFL which saw him earn three Pro Bowl appearances and a Defensive Rookie of the Year award. Now, Merriman is...