Ex-NFL Star Antonio Brown Arrested on Attempted Murder Charge
Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown was arrested on an attempted murder charge related to a shooting following a celebrity boxing event in Miami, police confirmed.
Details of the Arrest
Brown, 37, was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals in Dubai, according to Miami police spokesman Mike Vega. He was then flown to Essex County, New Jersey, where he is held pending extradition to Miami. The reasons for his initial transfer to New Jersey and the duration of his stay in Dubai remain unclear. Brown has recently posted multiple updates from Dubai on social media.
Incident Description
An arrest warrant outlines that on May 16, after the boxing match, Brown allegedly grabbed a handgun from a security staffer and fired two shots at a man with whom he had an earlier fistfight.
"Brown is accused of grabbing a handgun from a security staffer after the boxing match and firing two shots at a man he had gotten into a fistfight with earlier."
Visual Documentation
- Photo of Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown walking on the field during an NFL game against the New York Jets on January 2, 2022.
- Booking photo from Essex County Department of Corrections showing Antonio Brown after his arrest.
Summary
Antonio Brown faces serious legal charges after a violent incident linked to a Miami celebrity boxing event, with his arrest completed internationally and pending extradition.
Author's summary: Antonio Brown has been arrested abroad on attempted murder charges after a Miami shooting, currently held in New Jersey awaiting extradition, highlighting ongoing legal troubles.