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. He was accused of firing a gun at another man in May.
Brown's return to South Florida has been arranged following his agreement to waive extradition in a New Jersey courtroom on Friday. 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, where the charges originate.
TMZ first reported details of the hearing on Friday. Brown was extradited earlier this week from Dubai, where he had lived for several months since the shooting incident. His presence in Dubai was documented in multiple social media posts by the Super Bowl winner.
While awaiting the final leg of his return to South Florida, the 37-year-old was held at Essex County jail, according to the prosecutor's office spokesperson.
Legal Charges and Social Media Activity
Brown faces a maximum sentence of 30 years for a single count of attempted second-degree murder with a deadly weapon. Despite being in custody under US Marshals in New York, Brown’s social media accounts remained active, promoting cryptocurrency websites and an online sportsbook.
One Instagram post on Friday read: “God is good.”
His ongoing online presence contrasts with the serious nature of the charges he faces.
Summary
Antonio Brown has waived his right to fight extradition to Florida, where he is charged with attempted murder, and continues to engage with his social media audience amid legal proceedings.