A troubling and complex legal situation surfaced this week involving two men with alleged connections to Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold, though it’s important to note that Arnold himself has not been accused of any wrongdoing.

According to a report by Mike Florio, Lyndell Hudson and Christion Williams appeared in court Tuesday for a pretrial detention hearing after being arrested on armed robbery and kidnapping charges. During testimony, a detective stated that Hudson is believed to be part of Arnold’s security team, while Williams was described as a possible cousin of the Lions defensive back — though the accuracy of that relationship has not been confirmed.

What Authorities Allegedly Say Happened

Court testimony described an alleged attempt to recover property that had reportedly been stolen from a home rented by Arnold. The missing items were said to include high-end bags, firearms, a cellphone, and approximately $100,000 in cash.

According to investigators, three men were allegedly lured to an apartment by two women. Once inside, Hudson and Williams are accused of beating the victims and holding them at gunpoint for an extended period of time.

“They are battering the three victims, and they are pistol whipping them, and they are taking a handgun and sticking it into the mouth of a victim,” a detective testified in court. Authorities allege the men demanded the return of the stolen property during the incident.

Defense Pushback and Judge’s Ruling

Attorneys for Hudson and Williams argued that the case was riddled with conflicting accusations, questioning the credibility of the alleged victims and pointing to what they described as hearsay.

“So it’s the suspects blaming the alleged victims,” Hudson’s attorney said in court. “The alleged victims [blame] the suspects, but here today, you have chosen to believe the alleged victims, solely on hearsay from both sides?”

However, Judge Christopher Sabella ultimately sided with prosecutors, citing text message evidence that he said corroborated the allegations and suggested the victims were held at gunpoint for nearly 90 minutes.

“There is a lot of hearsay, and I understand the defense argument regarding the necessity of the credibility of the alleged victims,” Sabella said. “The key here though… is that the exhibits that include the text messages corroborate the hearsay in this case.”

While emphasizing that the defendants were not being found guilty, the judge granted the prosecution’s request for pretrial detention, denying bond.

Charges and What This Means for Arnold

Hudson and Williams are currently facing charges of robbery with a firearm, kidnapping with possession of a firearm, and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.

As of now, Terrion Arnold has not been charged, named as a suspect, or accused of any involvement. The situation remains under investigation, and no evidence has been presented that Arnold directed or participated in any alleged actions.

For Lions fans, the key takeaway is clarity: this is a developing legal case involving associates, not the player himself.

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