Antonio Brown Extradited to U.S. on Attempted Murder Charge
Antonio Brown has been brought back to the United States after being extradited from Dubai, facing charges of attempted murder. The former NFL star was accused of trying to shoot a man at a boxing event in Florida six months ago.
Arrest and Mug Shot Released
TMZ Sports obtained Brown's mug shot, showing him wearing a track jacket and sporting a buzz cut. The 37-year-old was reportedly sent back to the U.S. by United Arab Emirates authorities, where he had been avoiding American law enforcement.
Legal Proceedings
Brown was escorted by federal agents to the New York Metropolitan Area and handed over to local police. He is expected to be returned to South Florida, where the incident occurred, to face charges.
- Likely to be held at Miami-Dade Department of Corrections
- Charged with attempted second-degree murder with a deadly weapon
Incident Details
"Antonio snapped on him at the influencer boxing event, and ultimately tried to shoot him with a handgun."
The alleged victim, Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu, made this statement following the incident in mid-May.
"Brown has been adamant that he was simply protecting himself from people who were trying to jump and rob him."
Author's Summary
Antonio Brown faces serious legal consequences after being extradited from Dubai to face attempted murder charges linked to a boxing event altercation in Florida.