Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold has been charged with main a plot to kidnap and pistol-whip three individuals he believed had stolen from him.
Arnold, 23, who has additionally been charged with armed theft, might resist life in jail if discovered responsible.
Three males of their late teenagers had been held at gunpoint, struck and robbed at an residence in Tampa, Florida on February 4 of this yr, stated police, who declare Arnold was the “primary conspirator”.
That incident occurred three days after possessions value over $250,000 (approx £189,400) had been reportedly stolen from Arnold and others at a rental property in Largo, round 20 miles west of Tanpa.
Investigators stated the victims had nothing to do with the theft.
Arnold, who turned himself in on Wednesday, briefly appeared in court docket by video as a decide introduced the fees.
He’ll stay in jail till no less than a detention listening to on Monday.
A minimum of seven individuals reportedly face expenses.
The victims informed police that Arnold’s buddies lured them to an residence, held them at gunpoint and hit them whereas streaming the assault to Arnold.
Denise White, the CEO of the EAG Sports activities Administration company that represents Arnold, stated there may be “no credible evidence” towards the participant.
White added: “The government appears to be relying on testimony from multiple convicted felons who have admitted their own involvement and may have substantial incentives to shift blame in an effort to lessen their sentences.
“Mr Arnold seems ahead to his day in court docket and is assured that the judicial course of will result in his final vindication.”
Arnold, a first-round decide within the 2024 draft after enjoying on the College of Alabama, had 31 tackles and an interception final season for the Lions.
The Lions and the NFL stated they had been conscious of Arnold’s arrest however declined to remark.
