Ex-NFL Star Antonio Brown Extradited from Dubai
Antonio Brown, former NFL wide receiver, has been extradited from Dubai and will face trial in Miami on an attempted murder charge.
Details of the Case
The charge stems from a shooting outside an amateur boxing event in Miami’s Little Haiti neighborhood on May 16. Brown, known for his time with the Pittsburgh Steelers, is accused of firing two shots at a man after a confrontation at the event.
According to an arrest warrant issued in June, Brown "appeared to grab a black firearm from the right hip area" of a security official and fired at Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu.
Extradition and Legal Process
- Brown had not returned to Florida since the incident.
- Authorities confirmed his extradition from Dubai, where he allegedly sought to evade U.S. law enforcement.
- He arrived via Newark, New Jersey, and was booked into Essex County Jail.
- He is scheduled for transfer to South Florida, though the timing is unclear.
Incident Context
Video footage from the incident, circulated on social media, shows Brown engaged in a fight at the event, which was hosted by popular streamer Adin Ross.
Author’s Summary
Antonio Brown faces serious legal consequences after being extradited to the U.S. in connection with a shooting incident at a Miami boxing event earlier this year.