Antonio Brown Waives Extradition, Faces Attempted Murder Charge in Miami

Mon Nov 10 2025 21:57:25 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

Former NFL star Antonio Brown has opted not to contest his extradition from New Jersey to Florida to face an attempted murder charge stemming from a shooting incident after a boxing match.

Antonio Brown, the former NFL wide receiver, has waived his right to contest extradition to Florida where he faces an attempted murder charge, following an incident where he allegedly fired a weapon during a confrontation. He is currently in Essex County Jail awaiting transfer to Florida authorities to face this serious charge, which, if convicted, could result in a substantial prison sentence. Brown's legal troubles have been compounded by multiple previous incidents and arrests.

Former NFL player Antonio Brown will return to Miami from a New Jersey jail after deciding not to contest his extradition to Florida on an attempted murder charge, officials said Friday.

Brown, 37, was brought to the jail in Essex County, New Jersey, after his arrest by U.S. Marshals in Dubai. He waived extradition at a brief court hearing Friday.

“Brown is back at the Essex County Jail in Newark where he is awaiting pick up by Florida authorities,” said Carmen Martin, spokeswoman for the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office.

According to an arrest warrant, Brown is accused of grabbing a handgun from a security staffer after a celebrity boxing match on May 16 and firing two shots at a man he had gotten into a fistfight with earlier. The victim, Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu, told investigators one of the bullets grazed his neck.

“Cellphone video obtained from social media showed Mr. Brown with the firearm in his hand advancing toward Mr. Nantambu on the outside walk. The video captures two shots which occur as Mr. Brown is within several feet of Mr. Nantambu,” the arrest affidavit states. “The video also captures Mr. Nantambu ducking after the first shot is heard.”

Brown was not immediately arrested that night because initially police did not identify Nantambu as a victim. It wasn’t until May 21 that Nantambu gave a full statement about the incident to police and identified Brown as the shooter, according to the affidavit.

Based on his social media posts, Brown had been living in Dubai for several months. It wasn’t immediately clear why it took investigators so long to arrest him, or why he was brought to New Jersey rather than Miami. It also wasn’t clear from court or jail records if Brown has a lawyer.

In a social media post after the altercation, Brown claimed he was defending himself against multiple attackers who tried to steal his jewelry.

A second-degree attempted murder charge in Florida carries a maximum 15-year prison sentence and up to a $10,000 fine in the event of a conviction.

Brown, who spent 12 years in the NFL, was a seven-time Pro Bowl selection and was instrumental in the Buccaneers team that won the Super Bowl in 2021. However, his career has been marred by numerous legal issues, including charges for battery, domestic violence, and other incidents.

During a 2021 game, Brown made headlines by removing his jersey and leaving the field, leading to his departure from the Buccaneers and effectively ending his football career.