Detroit Lions' Terrion Arnold granted $1 million bond, ability to travel for work

Terrion Arnold listens as Judge Christopher C. Sabella grants him bond during Monday’s pretrial detention hearing.

Update: 4:30 p.m. — The Detroit Lions have release Arnold.

Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold has been granted bond and the ability to work following a pretrial detention hearing in Hillsborough County on Monday.

Following nearly two hours of testimony from Tampa Police Detective Scott Barnett regarding Arnold’s role coordinating a kidnapping and robbery plot, Judge Christopher C. Sabella determined there was probable cause to go forward with a trial, while rejecting the state’s requests that Arnold be jailed until the trial or be required to wear an ankle monitor after being granted bail.

Sabella cited he was reluctant to deny the ankle monitor, but conceded after weighing that Arnold didn’t flee in the five months since the alleged crimes were committed and quickly turned himself in once a warrant was issued.

The conditions of the bond require Arnold to turn in his passport and remain confined to his home in Tallahassee, other than when traveling for work or to meet with his attorneys. Arnold is required to report any trips to the state.

If permitted by the team and NFL, Arnold would be able to travel to take part in the team’s training camp next month, as well as preseason games.

Sabella's ruling was clearly viewed as a win for Arnold and his legal team. The player had multiple family members in attendance at the hearing, as well as family friend Cristin Erica White, who served as a character witness for the defense. When the ruling was announced, Arnold smiled and hugged his representation, including lead attorney Harvey Steinberg.

A trial date for Arnold will be set in the future. He is charged with three counts of kidnapping, three counts of armed robbery, one count of conspiracy to kidnap and one count of conspiracy to commit armed robbery.

If convicted, he faces up to life in prison.

Six co-defendants have also been charged in the case, two who have already pleaded guilty. As part of his release agreement, Arnold is not permitted to have any contact with the co-defendants or any witnesses.

Arnold’s representation has strongly denied his involvement, while the Lions have declined comment during the ongoing legal process.

You can watch the entire hearing below: