Antonio Brown has been extradited from Dubai to the United States and arrested in connection with a Miami shooting case, according to the Miami Herald. The former Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver faces serious allegations stemming from a violent incident earlier this year.
Miami Police spokesperson Mike Vega confirmed Brown’s arrest, noting that his extradition was carried out by U.S. Marshals.
“Miami Police confirm that U.S. Marshals have apprehended Antonio Brown and that he has been extradited to the US. No date has been set for his transfer to Miami-Dade County.”
The charges relate to a shooting that occurred on May 16 outside an amateur boxing event in the Little Haiti neighborhood of Miami. Witness videos captured Brown allegedly engaging in a confrontation before multiple gunshots were fired.
Brown was briefly detained at that time but released without charges. In June, authorities issued a warrant for his arrest, offering him the chance to surrender under a $10,000 bond and house arrest terms, which he failed to do.
Brown’s trial is expected to begin soon, and prosecutors may pursue a murder charge depending on the evidence presented. The case continues to draw widespread media attention due to Brown’s high profile and history of legal troubles.
Just a week before his arrest, the 37-year-old shared a promotional video with his 15 million Instagram followers for an online betting platform called BC Game. In the video, he appeared to be in good spirits, driving a black Lamborghini at an undisclosed location.
Author’s summary: Antonio Brown’s U.S. extradition follows months of evasion after a Miami shooting, marking another dramatic turn in the ex-NFL star’s turbulent public life.