Lions Cut Terrion Arnold After $1 Million Bond in Armed Robbery, Kidnapping Case
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Updated · ESPN · Jun 29
Lions Cut Terrion Arnold After $1 Million Bond in Armed Robbery, Kidnapping Case
3 articles · Updated · ESPN · Jun 29
Summary
Detroit released Arnold on Monday, abruptly opening a starting vacancy at cornerback and cutting ties with the 23-year-old first-round pick with $4.8 million left on his rookie deal.
$1 million bond had let Arnold leave custody Tuesday under home confinement in Tallahassee, a passport surrender order and no-contact rules covering six co-defendants and witnesses.
Prosecutors now want a GPS monitor reconsidered because the Lions' move removed the earlier argument that such a device would interfere with football activities.
Four kidnapping and four armed robbery counts stem from allegations that Arnold set in motion the abduction and beating of three men he suspected of stealing $100,000 and luxury goods from him.
Two co-defendants have pleaded guilty and are cooperating, but Judge Christopher Sabella said prosecutors were "not there yet" in showing a strong case for guilt despite charges that could bring life sentences.