Former Steelers WR Antonio Brown charged with attempted murder in Miami: reports
MIAMI — Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown is back in trouble with the law as he now faces an attempted murder charge in connection with a scuffle in mid-May outside a popular social media influencer’s boxing event in Miami, reports say.
Early on the morning of May 17, social media erupted with videos and posts showing Brown allegedly being jumped by multiple people trying to steal his jewelry outside the event held by influencer Adin Ross at a warehouse.
Shortly after, other videos depicted the All-Pro wide receiver appearing to hold a gun and run out of frame — seconds later, gunshots were heard.
Miami police confirmed that night they had investigated what occurred, but it didn’t culminate in any arrests. Brown was detained briefly before eventually being let go.
On Wednesday, that changed when a Miami-Dade judge signed an arrest warrant charging Brown of attempted murder with a firearm, the Washington Post reported. A bond was also set at $10,000, with the stipulation that he had to remain under house arrest until the trial.
The warrant echoed what millions had seen on social media in May. Brown had shot a weapon; the reason why, however, was under dispute.
Despite Brown’s claims of being jumped, police said they found video of Brown punching another man, which sparked a melee. It also showed Brown taking a gun from a security guard and then running toward the man he punched — two gunshots ensued, the Post reported.
It’s unclear if Brown has been arrested or if he has obtained a lawyer. As of Thursday evening, the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office hasn’t elaborated on the nature of the charges.
Brown grew up in Liberty City and graduated from Miami Norland High School. During his NFL career, he played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, the then-Oakland Raiders, the New England Patriots and won a Super Bowl championship with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
