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 is accused of firing a gun at another man in May.
Extradition Hearing Details
Brown appeared in a New Jersey courtroom on Friday, where he agreed to waive his extradition rights. An Essex County Prosecutor’s Office spokesperson confirmed to the Daily Mail that Brown stood before Judge Kevin Barry and declined to contest his extradition to Miami. TMZ first reported the hearing.
Background and Current Status
- Brown was extradited from Dubai earlier in the week, where he had lived for several months since the shooting incident.
- He was held at Essex County Jail awaiting transfer back to South Florida.
- Despite being in US Marshals custody in New York, Brown’s social media remained active, promoting cryptocurrencies and an online sportsbook.
“God is good.” — Antonio Brown’s Instagram post on Friday
Legal Charges
The former NFL star faces a single charge of attempted second-degree murder with a deadly weapon, punishable by up to 30 years in prison if convicted.
Antonio Brown’s case involves serious criminal allegations with ongoing legal proceedings and public attention through his social media activity.