Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown arrested on attempted murder charge

Ex-NFL Star Antonio Brown Arrested on Attempted Murder Charge

Former All-Pro receiver Antonio Brown has been arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred after a celebrity boxing event in Miami earlier this year.

Arrest and Extradition

According to FOX News, Brown was extradited from Dubai to the United States on Thursday to face trial for attempted murder. The Miami Police Department confirmed his arrest.

Details of the Incident

The shooting reportedly took place on May 16 following the boxing match. An arrest warrant obtained by the Associated Press alleges that Brown took a gun from a security guard and fired two shots at a man after a prior altercation.

Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu, the victim, told authorities that one bullet grazed his neck.

Social Media Evidence

Videos shared on social media appear to show Brown in physical confrontations with several individuals at the event. One clip depicts a fight in a parking lot before gunfire erupted, sending bystanders fleeing toward an alley.

Possible Legal Consequences

The Associated Press noted that a second-degree attempted murder charge carries a potential sentence of up to 15 years in prison and a fine reaching $10,000 if convicted.

Author’s Summary

Antonio Brown has been extradited to the U.S. to face an attempted murder charge after a Miami shooting tied to a celebrity boxing event, with social media footage supporting parts of the investigation.

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