Tila Tequila called the cops at 3:45 this morning, claiming that her boyfriend, football player Shawne Merriman tried to choke her as she was leaving his house.

Shawne was arrested on battery and false imprisonment charges. His bail was set at $58,000. Tila was taken to a hospital and later released.

Shawne’s lawyer claimed earlier today that his client was only trying to keep Tila from leaving the house because she was “extremely inebriated” and he was concerned for her safety. No word yet on Tila’s current condition.