Ex-NFL Star Antonio Brown Extradited to Miami in Attempted Murder Case
Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown, 37, has been extradited from Dubai to Miami to face an attempted murder charge related to a May shooting outside a celebrity boxing event, according to Miami Police.
Details of the Extradition
Authorities confirmed that Brown was transferred from Dubai to the United States, arriving Thursday via Newark, New Jersey. He was booked into the Essex County Jail before being extradited to Florida.
Police Statements
“He was kind of taunting us, saying, ‘I'm safe here.’ That’s what we interpreted from those videos, but you know what, he was laughing then, we're getting the last laugh,” said Officer Michael Vega, a spokesperson for the Miami Police Department.
“No matter who you are, what power or what money you have, if you commit a crime in the city of Miami, we're going to identify and locate you and bring you to justice,” Vega added.
Background of the Case
The warrant for Brown’s arrest was issued in June on a charge of attempted murder with a firearm. The incident occurred on May 16 on Northeast 2nd Avenue and 67th Street in Miami. Witnesses, including an off-duty officer providing event security, reported seeing Brown involved in a physical fight in the parking lot shortly before gunfire was heard.
Investigation Notes
- The shooting took place following a celebrity boxing match.
- Police allege Brown fled the country after the incident.
- While abroad, he posted videos from Dubai that appeared to mock law enforcement efforts.
Author’s summary: Antonio Brown faces serious legal consequences after being extradited from Dubai to Miami on attempted murder charges connected to a May shooting outside a celebrity boxing event.