Law enforcement officials in Miami-Dade County are actively seeking to arrest former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown on a serious charge of attempted murder, according to a warrant recently reviewed by The Washington Post. This charge stems from an alleged shooting incident involving Brown during a celebrity boxing event held in Miami last month.
The warrant outlines a charge of attempted murder with a firearm, and it mandates that Brown post a bond of $10,000. Additionally, it requires him to remain on house arrest until his trial, as reported by The Post. Brown was initially detained by police after gunshots rang out at the boxing event, which was hosted by popular streamer Adin Ross.
Footage posted on social media captured Brown in a physical altercation with several individuals, and gunfire could be distinctly heard in the background following the altercation. Although police detained Brown for a few hours, he was released after they gathered preliminary statements from witnesses and reviewed the available evidence.
In the aftermath, Brown took to social media to address the incident. He claimed, "I was jumped by multiple individuals who tried to steal my jewelry and cause physical harm to me." He further clarified, "Contrary to some video circulating, police temporarily detained me until they received my side of the story and then released me. I WENT HOME THAT NIGHT AND WAS NOT ARRESTED." Brown also mentioned plans to consult with his legal counsel regarding potential charges against those who attacked him.
According to the warrant, multiple witnesses reported to police that Brown was the individual who discharged the firearm. Officers discovered two shell casings at the scene, further corroborating claims of a shooting. At the time of his detention, Brown was reportedly unarmed. However, the man he allegedly assaulted during the incident informed police that Brown had run towards him with a gun after the fight had been broken up, firing at him twice. This individual also identified Brown on surveillance footage and stated that he has known him since 2022.
This latest incident adds to a long history of controversial events involving Brown, both on and off the field, especially following the abrupt end of his NFL career. Once considered a strong candidate for a Hall of Fame induction, Brown's career took a dramatic turn in 2019 when he was traded from the Pittsburgh Steelers to the Las Vegas Raiders after nine successful seasons. However, he was released by the Raiders before ever playing a game, primarily due to a series of bizarre incidents, including foot injuries from a cryotherapy chamber, a refusal to wear his issued helmet, and the public release of a voicemail from then-coach Jon Gruden.
Brown's tumultuous journey continued when he was signed by the New England Patriots, only to be released after one game due to allegations of sexual assault from a former trainer. In June 2020, he pleaded no contest to a felony burglary with battery charge and faced two lesser misdemeanor charges related to a confrontation with a moving truck company outside his residence. Although he did not serve jail time, he was sentenced to two years of probation and required to complete 100 hours of community service.
The world will be watching as the legal proceedings unfold for Antonio Brown, a once-celebrated athlete now facing serious criminal allegations.
