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 after a celebrity boxing event in Miami, police confirmed Thursday.
Details of the Arrest
Brown, 37, was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals in Dubai and flown to Essex County, New Jersey. He is currently being held there pending extradition to Miami. The reason for his initial transfer to New Jersey and the duration of his stay in Dubai remain unclear. Brown has posted multiple times on social media from Dubai over the past few months.
Allegations from the May Incident
The arrest warrant describes a shooting that occurred on May 16, where Brown allegedly seized a handgun from a security staff member following the boxing match. He then reportedly fired two shots at a man with whom he had a prior physical altercation.
Miami police spokesman Mike Vega confirmed, "Antonio Brown has been arrested on an attempted murder charge stemming from a shooting after a celebrity boxing event in Miami."
Additional Context
- Antonio Brown is a former Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver.
- The incident followed a celebrity boxing event in Miami.
Antonio Brown’s arrest highlights ongoing legal troubles for the former NFL star following the May shooting incident.
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