Antonio Brown Waives Extradition at New Jersey Hearing
Former NFL player Antonio Brown waived extradition during a hearing on Friday as he prepares to return to Miami to face attempted murder charges. The charges stem from an incident this past spring when Brown allegedly fired shots at a crowded event.
Brown, 37, was extradited from Dubai by marshals and handed over to the Newark Port Authority. He was then placed in Essex County Jail. Following the hearing, he was returned to that jail to await transfer to Florida authorities, though no specific date for his pickup was provided.
Details of the Incident
According to an arrest warrant, the incident occurred on May 16 after a boxing match. Brown reportedly took a handgun from a security staffer and fired two shots at a man with whom he had earlier been involved in a fistfight. The victim, Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu, told investigators that one bullet grazed his neck.
"One of the bullets had grazed his neck," the victim reported to investigators.
Legal Implications
- Brown faces a second-degree attempted murder charge.
- The charge carries up to 15 years in prison.
- There is also a potential fine of up to $10,000 if convicted.
It remains unclear whether Brown currently has legal representation, based on court documents.
Background
Brown’s time in Dubai prior to the extradition is uncertain, although he has been active on social media posts from there over recent months.
"The troubled talent has posted several times on social media over the past few months from there."
Author's summary: Antonio Brown waived extradition in New Jersey, awaiting transfer to Florida to face serious charges linked to a shooting incident after a boxing match.