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Aaron Merriman not a King

#1 · February 12, 2025, 12:25 PM

Another DUI. One of the leaders in this industry. Hoping he gets help and rights the ship. Threatening cops, saying he understands why cops might get shot in the face. Lots of drunken threats. Really sad. " cops are effing scumbags" Personally I've had a few issues with cops, most are good, some suck. For all the money we figure Aaron might have pretty sure he's using a court appointed attorney for this. I'm hoping the Stable doesn't put anymore money in his pocket until he gets it together. Here is the audio posted on horseplop.

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#2 · February 12, 2025, 12:28 PM

He needs help, and he needs a chauffeur.

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#3 · February 12, 2025, 12:43 PM

Exactly Lonnie. From Aaron Merriman to Tiger Woods. Alcohol, drugs, prescription drugs whatever it is. Limo, ride share. USE IT!!!!

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#4 · February 12, 2025, 1:27 PM

During his arrest he claimed to have Vertigo, if that's the case how can he be aloud drive in races? Seems like it would be a safety issue for all involved.

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#5 · February 12, 2025, 2:57 PM

Sad in so many ways. There's always been the question as to why he's never been a major player on the grand circuit. Maybe this explains it.

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#6 · February 12, 2025, 7:37 PM

Aaron has always come across as a character. If it is your thing; pray for him, send positive thoughts to turn it around or most importantly, Do Not hurt the innocent. The latter is hard to forgive.

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#7 · February 12, 2025, 8:15 PM

Off his drives tonight at Northfield. Did race this afternoon at The Meadows.

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#8 · February 16, 2025, 9:40 AM

Thanks for posting the audio. His claim he can’t take a sobriety test because he has “vertigo” (a guy who has driven and won gazillions of races?), saying he is “handicapped”, the cops’ discussion of his prior driving record, his extreme abuse, threats, bullying, and overall belligerence are all sad to hear. While it is good to presume any person’s innocence, this audio is not good. If being an utter a-hole was a crime, he’d surely be convicted on the basis of this audio alone. Anyway, driving under the influence of alcohol remains a big societal problem, causes far too many innocents injury and/or death. Some people just don’t get it.

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#9 · February 16, 2025, 12:38 PM

Quote from factlaw on February 16, 2025, 9:40 AM

Thanks for posting the audio. His claim he can’t take a sobriety test because he has “vertigo” (a guy who has driven and won gazillions of races?), saying he is “handicapped”, the cops’ discussion of his prior driving record, his extreme abuse, threats, bullying, and overall belligerence are all sad to hear. While it is good to presume any person’s innocence, this audio is not good. If being an utter a-hole was a crime, he’d surely be convicted on the basis of this audio alone. Anyway, driving under the influence of alcohol remains a big societal problem, causes far too many innocents injury and/or death. Some people just don’t get it.

Based on what I've read he was hit with a Aggravated Menacing charge, being it involved a LEO the charge goes from a misdemeanor to a felony 5 and he could face up to 12 months in jail, not including the other charges he faces.

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#10 · February 17, 2025, 7:16 PM

Video. I have nothing nice to say so enjoy.

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