Former Patriots receiver Antonio Brown arrested on attempted murder charge

Former Patriots Receiver Antonio Brown Arrested on Attempted Murder Charge

Antonio Brown, former NFL star, was arrested in connection with an attempted murder charge following a shooting after a celebrity boxing event in Miami.

Details of the Arrest

Brown, 37, was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals in Dubai.
He was then flown to Essex County, New Jersey, and is being held pending extradition to Miami.
The reason for initially taking him to New Jersey and the duration of his stay in Dubai remain unclear.
Brown has posted on social media several times from Dubai in recent months.

Background with the Patriots

Brown played briefly for the New England Patriots in 2019, appearing in just one game. His time with the team ended amid multiple allegations of rape, sexual assault, and harassment that arose during his two-week tenure.

The Patriots faced ongoing criticism from fans and media for signing Brown.

Incident Leading to Charges

According to an arrest warrant, the shooting took place on May 16 after the boxing match. Brown allegedly took a handgun from a security staffer and fired two shots at a man with whom he had earlier gotten into a fistfight.

"One of the bullets grazed [the victim's] neck," Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu told investigators.

It is currently unknown whether Brown has legal representation or when he will be returned to Miami.

Author’s Summary

Antonio Brown’s brief and controversial NFL tenure contrasts sharply with his recent arrest on an attempted murder charge following a Miami boxing event shooting.

The Boston Globe — 2025-11-07