Ex-NFL Star Antonio Brown Extradited to US for Miami Shooting Trial
Former NFL player Antonio Brown has returned to the United States to face trial for a shooting incident that took place in Miami nearly six months ago.
Extradition and Custody Details
Brown, 37, was extradited from Dubai and taken into custody at Newark Airport in Essex County, New Jersey. Authorities have confirmed his arrival but have not disclosed the timeline for his transfer to South Florida.
Background on Arrest Warrant and Legal Proceedings
- The arrest warrant was issued in June, with police indicating Brown was overseas at the time, though they did not specify his location.
- Following the warrant, Brown hired an attorney who secured a $10,000 bond with house arrest conditions. However, Brown did not return to South Florida.
- During this period, Brown posted photos and videos from Dubai, some allegedly mocking the Miami charges.
- Federal marshals traveled abroad to bring him back to the U.S. to face charges.
The Incident
The shooting occurred around 3 a.m. on May 17 near 221 NE 67th St in Miami. Police responded following an alert from the ShotSpotter gunshot detection system.
"No arrests were made at the time, and no injuries were reported after officers interviewed several individuals at the scene."
Summary
Antonio Brown’s extradition from Dubai marks a critical step toward resolving the Miami shooting case, highlighting ongoing legal challenges for the former NFL star.