The Brief Seattle Seahawks cornerback Terrion Arnold's co-defendant Boakai Hilton pleaded guilty Monday to all eight charges in a Tampa armed robbery and kidnapping case. Hilton agreed to serve 10 years in prison followed by 10 years of probation and testify against the remaining co-defendants. Arnold remains on the NFL commissioner's exempt list as court proceedings continue.



A co-defendant in the kidnapping and armed robbery case involving current Seattle Seahawks cornerback Terrion Arnold pleaded guilty Monday and was sentenced to 10 years in Florida State Prison in exchange for providing testimony to the state.

Guilty plea in Terrion Arnold Tampa kidnapping case

What we know:

Boakai Hilton pleaded guilty to all eight counts against him during a hearing Monday in Hillsborough County court. He will also serve 10 years of probation following his prison sentence and must have no contact with the victims or other co-defendants, according to court records.

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Hilton agreed to provide a statement to prosecutors and remain available to testify in the case as required. He appeared in person Monday before a Hillsborough County judge with his attorney present.

Hilton agreed to the conditions of the plea and pleaded guilty as charged to all eight counts.

The victims' family was present in court and agreed to the plea, according to court records.

As part of his sentence, Hilton will serve 10 years in prison followed by 10 years of probation. He also must comply with all probation requirements and have no contact with the victims or his codefendants.

Hilton also provided a statement to the state and will be available to testify in the case if required.

Largo Airbnb theft investigation

The backstory:

The case stems from a February incident linked to a theft at an Airbnb in Largo that police say Terrion Arnold rented earlier this year. Prosecutors say Arnold orchestrated a violent attack on three victims to recover stolen valuables.

Arnold's defense team has argued he was un

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