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.
Brown agreed to waive his right to fight extradition during a hearing in a New Jersey courtroom on Friday, allowing his return to South Florida to face charges. An Essex County Prosecutor’s Office spokesperson confirmed that Brown appeared before Judge Kevin Barry and declined to contest extradition to Miami.
TMZ reported the hearing, noting Brown had been extradited earlier in the week from Dubai, where he had lived for several months following the shooting incident. During this time, Brown shared updates on social media.
The 37-year-old former NFL star was held at Essex County jail awaiting transfer back to South Florida. The prosecutor's office stated Brown faces up to 30 years if convicted on the charge of attempted murder with a deadly weapon.
Even after being taken into US Marshals custody in New York, Brown continued to update his social media accounts, promoting cryptocurrency sites and an online sportsbook. One Instagram post on Friday stated:
God is good.
Author's summary: Antonio Brown waived extradition in New Jersey and will face attempted murder charges in Florida, with a potential sentence of up to 30 years in prison.