By Hannah Vore, Journalist Intern
The Detroit Lions released cornerback Terrion Arnold after Chief Judge Christopher C. Sabella set a $1 million bond on Monday morning.
The announcement made by the team on X came after Sabella found probable cause for the four counts of kidnapping and four counts of armed robbery during Arnold’s pretrial detention hearing.
Bond Conditions
The bond conditions require no contact with witnesses or the six co-defendants involved in the case, surrendering his passport and confinement to his residence with exceptions for training and playing with the Lions (decided before his release), legal appointments, and court appearances.
The Prosecution's Argument
Prosecutors believed Arnold should be held without bond, meaning he would remain in custody; however, Sabella said prosecutors did not have a strong enough case yet. He has been in custody since he turned himself in June 24.
GPS Tracking Debate
According to NFL insider Adam Schefter, the judge was asked by the state of Florida to require Arnold to wear a GPS tracker. However, his attorneys argued it would restrict him from playing football.
Two hours after Schefters initial report, he posted that the Lions had released him.
The Charges
The charges came from a string of incidents that occurred in February where Arnold allegedly coordinated the kidnapping, assault and robbery of three men who he believed had robbed him and his friends earlier that week.
Potential Sentence
If Arnold were convicted of these charges, he could face up to life in prison.