Former NFL tight end Kellen Winslow Jr. was once again denied bail Thursday, with a judge strangely citing a popular movie to explain his decision.
Winslow was arrested earlier this month in San Diego on multiple charges, including rape, kidnapping and first-degree burglary. He faces multiple life terms if convicted on the more serious charges.
Already denied bail after his arrest, Winslow and his attorney went to Superior Court in San Diego again Thursday to suggest he be released on bail and subjected to house arrest, using the surveillance cameras already in Winslow's home.
According to TMZ.com, the judge denied bail, citing a Hollywood thriller.
"So, what about all these movies I watch like 'Mission Impossible' and stuff like that where they create this endless loop?" the judge said. "So the guy, like the Russians watching something … he sees everything is fine and meanwhile, Tom Cruise and all his folks are going around the scene and doing all this stuff."
Playing along with the scenario, Winslow's attorney responded, "Tom Cruise isn't on our team yet."
Selected by the Browns with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2004 draft, Winslow played 10 NFL seasons with four teams.