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 Incident
The charge relates to a shooting outside an amateur boxing event in Miami’s Little Haiti neighborhood on May 16. Brown allegedly fired two shots at a man after an altercation during the event, which was streamed by internet personality Adin Ross.
Allegations and Arrest
- A warrant issued in June states Brown grabbed “a black firearm from the right hip area” of a security official and fired at Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu.
- Brown had not returned to Florida since the shooting until his extradition.
Extradition and Detainment
On Thursday, authorities confirmed Brown, 37, was extradited from Dubai where he was allegedly evading U.S. law enforcement. He arrived in Newark, New Jersey, and was booked into Essex County Jail.
He is expected to be transferred to South Florida, though the timing remains uncertain.
"Brown appeared to grab ‘a black firearm from the right hip area’ of a security official and fired at a man, later identified as Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu."
"Video of the May incident shared on social media showed Brown involved in a fight during the event, which was hosted by popular streamer and internet personality Adin Ross."
Author’s summary: Antonio Brown, extradited from Dubai, faces trial in Miami for an attempted murder charge following a shooting at a May boxing event.