Antonio Brown Taken into Custody on Attempted Murder Charge
Antonio Brown has been extradited from Dubai to the United States, where he faces an attempted murder charge. TMZ Sports released a mug shot showing the former Super Bowl champion wearing a track jacket and sporting a close-cropped haircut.
Return to the U.S.
According to reports, the 37-year-old former NFL star was extradited this week from the United Arab Emirates. Authorities say federal agents escorted him to the New York Metropolitan Area, where he was handed over to local law enforcement. He is expected to be transferred to South Florida, where the alleged crime occurred.
The Charges
Brown will be held at the Miami-Dade Department of Corrections and faces one count of attempted second-degree murder with a deadly weapon. The charge stems from an incident during a boxing event hosted by influencer Adin Ross in Florida roughly six months ago.
Incident Details
“The alleged victim, Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu, told us Antonio snapped on him at the influencer boxing event and ultimately tried to shoot him with a handgun.”
Following the May altercation, Brown maintained that he was defending himself from several people he believed were attempting to attack and rob him.
Current Situation
Brown’s legal representatives have not issued an official statement. The case now moves to the South Florida courts, where formal proceedings are expected to begin in the coming weeks.
Author’s summary: Antonio Brown was extradited from Dubai and charged with attempted murder in Florida after an altercation at a boxing event; he claims self-defense.