Antonio Brown Extradited to Miami for Trial Over June Shooting

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Antonio Brown, a former NFL player, is facing trial in Miami for an alleged shooting incident that took place in May. After months of legal proceedings, he was extradited from Dubai to South Florida.

Background of the Incident

The shooting occurred around 3 a.m. on May 17 at the intersection of NE 67th Street. Police were alerted to the incident through the ShotSpotter gunshot detection system, but they found no victims or made any arrests at the scene. Several witnesses were questioned by officers, but no definitive leads emerged at that time.

Events Leading to Extradition

Following the issuance of an arrest warrant in June, Brown hired legal representation who managed to secure a $10,000 bond for him, which included conditions for house arrest. Despite these arrangements, he did not return to Miami.

Brown was detained at Newark Airport in Essex County, New Jersey, prior to his extradition. Law enforcement had believed he was abroad, though his location remained undisclosed until his arrest.

Details of the Incident

Video footage surfaced showing Brown involved in a physical altercation at a boxing event hosted by streamer Adin Ross.
During the fight, Brown appeared to wield a black pistol while pursuing an individual.
The target of his actions was identified as Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu, who allegedly engaged Brown in the fight.

Security personnel intervened during the altercation, and it was reported that Brown had taken a gun from a security guard. Although he was seen in handcuffs by the police, he was not arrested that night. Authorities stated they could not identify a victim at the time of the incident.

In a social media response following the events, Brown claimed he was assaulted by multiple individuals attempting to steal his jewelry and injure him. He insisted that he was temporarily detained by police and then released without being arrested.