Antonio Brown Appears in New Jersey Court Amid Extradition
Antonio Brown faces up to 30 years in prison if convicted of attempted second-degree murder with a deadly weapon in Florida, where he allegedly fired a gun at another man in May. The former NFL star agreed to waive his extradition rights during a hearing in a New Jersey courtroom on Friday, allowing his return to South Florida on the attempted murder charge.
Court Hearing and Extradition Details
An Essex County Prosecutor’s Office spokesperson confirmed to the Daily Mail that Brown appeared before Judge Kevin Barry and chose not to contest his extradition to Miami. TMZ first reported the hearing.
Brown was extradited earlier this week from Dubai, where he had lived for several months since the shooting, as shown in his social media posts. The 37-year-old was held at Essex County Jail awaiting the final stage of his transfer back to South Florida.
Charges and Legal Consequences
Brown is charged with attempted second-degree murder with a deadly weapon, which carries a potential sentence of up to 30 years in prison if convicted.
Social Media Activity
Even after his custody transfer to US Marshals in New York, Brown’s social media remained active, promoting cryptocurrency sites and an online sportsbook.
“God is good.”
Author’s Summary
Antonio Brown has agreed to extradition from New Jersey to Florida, where he faces serious charges of attempted murder and up to 30 years in prison, while maintaining active social media presence.