Overview
- Arnold was arrested and charged with four counts of kidnapping and four counts of armed robbery following a February incident, and prosecutors say the charges could carry a possible life sentence if he is convicted.
- A judge on July 10 denied the state’s request to require a GPS ankle monitor and released Arnold on a $1 million bond with home confinement exceptions for work and legal appointments.
- The Detroit Lions waived Arnold after his arrest and he cleared waivers, making him an unrestricted free agent whose agent told a court that the Texans, Jets, Colts and Seahawks have inquired.
- Arnold completed a workout and physical with the Houston Texans and has visits scheduled with other teams, but no team has signed him and clubs say they are reviewing his legal status, injury history and on-field performance.
- Prosecutors say their case rests on cellphone records, a group chat, a livestream and cooperating co-defendants who have pleaded guilty while the defense denies Arnold’s involvement, so the trial outcome will largely determine his legal fate and any future NFL discipline or contract consequences.