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 in Miami that happened nearly six months ago.
Extradition Details
Brown, 37, was extradited from Dubai and taken into custody at Newark Airport in Essex County, New Jersey. Authorities plan to transfer him to South Florida, though the exact timing remains undisclosed.
Background on Arrest Warrant and Legal Situation
The arrest warrant for Brown was issued in June. At that time, police believed he was abroad but did not specify his location. Brown hired an attorney who secured a $10,000 bond including house arrest conditions; however, Brown did not return to South Florida.
Authorities noted that Brown posted photos and videos from Dubai, some mocking the Miami charges against him. Marshals eventually traveled overseas to bring him back to the United States.
Shooting Incident Overview
The shooting occurred around 3 a.m. on May 17 near 221 NE 67th St. Police responded after an alert from the ShotSpotter gunshot detection system. No arrests were made at the scene, no injuries were reported, and officers questioned several individuals present.
"The incident in question happened around 3 a.m. on May 17 in the area of 221 NE 67th St. Police said they responded to the scene after receiving an alert from the ShotSpotter gunshot detection system, but no arrests were made at the time and no injuries were reported after officers questioned several individuals who were there."
Summary
Antonio Brown was extradited from Dubai to face trial in Miami for a May shooting; despite initial bond conditions, he avoided returning until marshals retrieved him abroad.
Author's note: Antonio Brown’s extradition marks a significant step toward accountability in an unresolved Miami shooting case.