ESPN REPORT: Cornerback Alphonso Smith announced that he is leaving Detroit Lions today after significant issue in the team….

When called upon, the Lions cornerback has to show up in court.

It is no longer a fugitive, Cameron Sutton. The former cornerback for the Detroit Lions maintained a very low profile after being accused of domestic abuse. The player’s narrative, however, took an unexpected turn after a recent statement from his attorneys.

Speculation started to surface on March 21, 2024, stating that Sutton was wanted by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office for “aggravated assault – domestic violence.” The victim’s identity was kept a secret at first, but the claimed events would have happened on March 7.

The player’s location has been unknown ever since. He was nowhere to be found by the authorities, either at home or on his cell phone. The Lions made the decision to release Sutton due to the gravity of the situation and his absence.

Detroit Lions. According to speculations, the Detroit Lions may add a great cornerback to their roster. As Cam Sutton’s arrest warrant was discovered, he was within the Lions facility.
It is no longer a fugitive, Cameron Sutton. The former cornerback for the Detroit Lions maintained a very low profile after being accused of domestic abuse. The player’s narrative, however, took an unexpected turn after a recent statement from his attorneys.

Speculation started to surface on March 21, 2024, stating that Sutton was wanted by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office for “aggravated assault – domestic violence.” The victim’s identity was kept a secret at first, but the claimed events would have happened on March 7.

The player’s location has been unknown ever since. The police were unable to find him at his either at home or on his mobile phone. The Lions made the decision to release Sutton due to the gravity of the situation and his absence.

Unexpected progress in the case
On Monday, April 1, it was claimed that Sutton had finally turned himself in to the authorities, after a week of being hidden from the public. Sheriff Chad Chronister released a statement saying, “After weeks of evading law enforcement, this man has finally made the right choice to turn himself in.”

But Sutton was freed a few hours after he turned himself in. “Mr. Cameron Sutton willingly handed himself in to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office on March 31, 2024. He was freed on his own recognizance on April 1, 2024, according to a press release from his lawyers.

“Published independently Recognizance” denotes that the athlete was freed without posting bail in exchange for agreeing to execute a formal promise to appear in court as needed.