Terrion Arnold is released on $1 million bond, will be able to practice and play for Lions
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Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold, with Steinberg hired to represent him over the weekend, secured his release on bond in the Florida criminal case that carries a potential sentence of life in prison.
Via Christian Romo of the Detroit Free Press, Arnold was freed on $1 million bond. The prosecution had wanted him to be held without bail until trial on three armed robbery charges, three kidnapping charges, and two conspiracy charges.
Chief Judge Christopher C. Sabella said there is "probable cause" for the charges against Arnold, but "the burden is higher than the probable cause" and "the state isn't there at this point."
Arnold will be confined to his home, with leave to practice and play for the Lions. If Arnold had been held without bail, he potentially would have lost millions — even if he's ultimately acquitted.
The judge reluctantly declined a request that Arnold wear an ankle monitor, explaining that Arnold will have a "paparazzi monitor."
"If he is late for practice, ESPN will let us know," Judge Sabella said. "If he violates the conditions of his bond, he will be found."
The next question is whether Arnold will be permitted to practice and play for the Lions. With multiple pending felony charges that carry a potential sentence of life in prison, Arnold could be placed on paid leave.