Antonio Brown appeared in court in New Jersey on Friday to face the ongoing attempted murder charge linked to a violent incident in Florida. The 37-year-old former NFL wide receiver stood before Judge Barry in Essex County, where he signed a waiver of extradition that allows his transfer to Florida without legal resistance.
Officials from the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office confirmed that Brown will stay at the Essex County Jail until Florida authorities assume custody. Once transferred, he will appear before the Miami court that filed the initial warrant for his arrest.
The Antonio Brown attempted murder case stems from a confrontation in mid-May at a charity boxing event hosted by Adin Ross. Witnesses and video footage reportedly show Brown holding a firearm and running after a man later identified as Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu.
Police reports indicate that Brown claimed self-defense after the altercation. Authorities allowed him to leave the venue at that time, but weeks later, an arrest warrant was issued.
When the warrant became active in June, Brown had already left the United States. Sources revealed that he was residing in Dubai, where he remained until his extradition back to the U.S. earlier this week. Upon return, he was taken into custody in New Jersey to begin the extradition process to Florida.
The Antonio Brown attempted murder case has drawn wide attention from both sports and legal communities, given the athlete’s history of controversial headlines and erratic public behavior since his NFL departure.
Legal experts say Brown’s upcoming court appearance in Miami will determine whether prosecutors proceed with formal charges or offer a plea deal. Until then, he remains under detention in New Jersey.
This latest event adds another chapter to Brown’s long list of public disputes and legal troubles. Once considered among the NFL’s most talented wide receivers, his post-football career has been marked by chaos and controversy.
