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Yahoo
28-06-2025
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Antonio Brown Brazenly Responds To Attempted Murder Charge With 'I'm Out Of The Country' Announcement
Antonio Brown Brazenly Responds To Attempted Murder Charge With 'I'm Out Of The Country' Announcement originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Former NFL great and always-controversial figure Antonio Brown is currently wanted in Miami-Dade County on an "attempted murder with a firearm" charge after a shooting that Brown was allegedly involved in during a recent celebrity boxing event. Advertisement Brown, according to his warrant, is instructed to post a $10,000 bond and remain at his house until trial. We assume he hasn't posted the bond. And based on his own claim, we assume he's not at his house. Why not? Because rather than turn himself into police, the ex-Pittsburgh Steelers standout is brazenly announcing that he's no longer in the United States. Posted Brown on social media on Saturday night: 'I'm out the country ain't no more Child Support tell your mama get a job.' Brown may be joking; it's never easy to tell. A previous series of statements demonstrate that as Brown had to the arrest warrant with a bunch of posts on X, including a video of him in boxing gloves, riding a bike, and another picture accusing somebody else who "did it". Advertisement Brown was detained by police after gunshots were supposedly fired at the boxing event. But now, according to the warrant, witnesses have told police officers that Brown was the shooter, and that two shell casings were found at the scene. One man involved in the conflict alleged that Brown "began to run toward him with a firearm" and shot at him twice. For Brown, 36, this is the latest in a disturbing string of incidents tying to legal and behavioral issues since the controversial end to his NFL career where he marched off the field as a member of the Tampa Bay Bucs and was released. Related: 'Abysmal Aaron' Rodgers Strikes Again In Finger-Pointing Move from Jets To Steelers Related: Cowboys Ex Greg Hardy Blames 'Chaos Machines' After Latest Arrest This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 22, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Sport
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Facing Attempted Murder, Antonio Brown Remains in the Middle East
Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown is wanted in Miami-Dade County, Florida on a charge of attempted murder, according to court documents obtained by the Washington Post. Brown, 36, was allegedly involved in a shooting at a celebrity boxing event in May. He was initially detained by police immediately after the incident, but was released. The day after the incident, Brown said in a post on X that he was 'jumped by multiple individuals who tried to steal my jewelry and cause physical harm to me.' Advertisement Since the warrant was issued on June 11, the former NFL star has been traveling in the Middle East and remains overseas. He is not considered 'on the run, as Brown's trip began before the warrant was issued, according to the Miami Herald. The warrant calls for Brown to post a $10,000 bond and he will be subject to house arrest until the trial. Miami Police Chief Manny Morales on Monday afternoon told the Herald that detectives believe Brown is still in Dubai, have been in contact with his attorney and expect him to be taken into custody once he returns to South Florida. 'We're not going to be sending anybody there,' the chief said. Advertisement On Sunday, Brown claimed on X that he's been racially profiled by the media, fans and the NFL. 'How TF [the f—] You go from being victimized unto a attempt to murder you see they control the media,' Brown said in the post, which included a screenshot from ChatGPT. 'Took a month to change the narrative…' Two days after his warrant was issued, Brown posted a clip of him pedaling a two-wheeler, all with a huge smile on his face. The post was captioned, '#lovefromthemiddleeast.' Brown spent nine years with the Steelers from 2010-18 and then spent three more seasons in the NFL before quitting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers mid-game in 2021. He has been embroiled in numerous legal battles over the years, including sexual assault allegations, physical violence, failing to pay child support, and stiffing several vendors and contractors, including during his time as the owner of the Albany Empire indoor football team. Advertisement Alan Saunders contributed reporting for this story. This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Facing Attempted Murder, Antonio Brown Remains in the Middle East Related Headlines
Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Antonio Brown Wanted on Attempted Murder Charge, Per Report
Antonio Brown Wanted on Attempted Murder Charge, Per Report originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Police are seeking to arrest former NFL superstar Antonio Brown on a charge of attempted murder, according to a warrant issued by law enforcement officials in Florida. Advertisement The charge of "attempted murder with a firearm'' in the warrant, according to The Washington Post, is the result of a shooting that Brown was allegedly involved in during a celebrity boxing event in Miami last month. The warrant instructs Brown to post a $10,000 bond and to remain on house arrest until trial. Brown's account of the incident, which happened in Miami's Little Haiti neighborhood on May 16, notes that he was "jumped by multiple individuals who tried to steal my jewelry and cause physical harm to me. Contrary to some video circulating, Police temporarily detained me until they received my side of the story and then released me.'' Brown was detained at that time by police after gunshots were supposedly fired at the boxing event, which was hosted by online streamer Adin Ross. Advertisement But now, according to the warrant, witnesses have told told police officers that Brown was the shooter, and that two shell casings were found at the scene. One man involved in the conflict alleges that Brown "began to run toward him with a firearm" and shot at him twice. This trouble marks the latest in an unfortunate string of incidents tying Brown, 36, to legal and behavioral issues. The four-time All-Pro and seven-time Pro Bowler spend nine years with the Pittsburgh Steelers before a 2019 trade to the Raiders, who quickly released him after a series of conflicts and he never played a game for his new team. Brown was then signed by the New England Patriots but played just one game before he was cut again amid allegations of sexual assault. Brown played two seasons for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after signing with them in October 2020 and helping the Tom Brady-led team win a Super Bowl. But that time ended when he stripped off part of his uniform and marched off the field during a game in 2021, after which Tampa Bay cut him. Advertisement Related: Cowboys' George Pickens Takes Brutal 'Final Say' Trade Jab at Steelers Related: Steelers Signing 'Filet Mignon' Aaron Rodgers Makes QB Room a 'Meat Market' This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Yahoo
Antonio Brown Wanted for Attempted Murder at Miami Boxing Event
Antonio Brown is wanted for attempted murder, TMZ can confirm. Law enforcement sources tell us authorities in Miami-Dade County, Florida are seeking to arrest the former NFL wide receiver on a charge of attempted murder stemming from a shooting at a celebrity boxing event in May. We covered the incident -- AB was briefly detained by police following an intense dust-up involving a gun at Adin Ross' Brand Risk kickboxing event just over a month ago. Video obtained by TMZ shows him getting into a physical altercation with men he claimed tried to jump him and steal his jewelry ... and another clip shows him fleeing the scene with what appears to be a gun in his hand -- before clear gunshots are heard ripping through the air. Zül-Qarnaįn subsequently told TMZ Sports he was one of the men involved in the scuffle with Antonio ... further claiming he unloaded some bullets right at him -- with kids around during the incident. Now, David Ovalle of the Washington Post is reporting an unnamed victim met with law enforcement and claimed AB opened fire at him following the physical altercation, which prompted the warrant for his arrest. David also reports the warrant will require a $10,000 bond and the sports star to remain under house arrest pending trial. To view all content on this page click here. TMZ reached out to a rep for Antonio for comment ... so far, no word back. Stay tuned.
New York Times
14-06-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown wanted on attempted murder charge in Miami: Reports
Former NFL star Antonio Brown is wanted by authorities in Miami-Dade County on a criminal charge of attempted murder, according to an arrest warrant cited by multiple news outlets. The charge stems from a shooting at a celebrity boxing event in May, according to the warrant, which was reported by The Washington Post and The Associated Press on Thursday and Friday, respectively. The arrest warrant calls for Brown to post a $10,000 bond and remain under house arrest pending trial, according to The Post. The AP reported that the second-degree murder charge carries a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison. Advertisement The Miami-Dade County sheriff's office did not respond to a request for comment by The Athletic. A video taken at the May 17 event, which was hosted by popular streamer Adin Ross, appeared to show Brown in an altercation with several people. After he was separated from the fray, the video appeared to show Brown holding a black pistol as he pursued one of the men. Police questioned several people at the scene, and Brown was briefly detained, but there were no arrests made at the time, and no injuries were reported, according to The AP. Later that night, Brown wrote in a social media post that he had been jumped 'by multiple individuals who tried to steal my jewelry and cause physical harm to me.' He also said he had not been arrested. Regarding the boxing event that happened last night. I was jumped by multiple individuals who tried to steal my jewelry and cause physical harm to me. Contrary to some video circulating, Police temporarily detained me until they received my side of the story and then released me.… — AB (@AB84) May 17, 2025 Brown posted multiple times on X on Friday, including one in which he wrote, 'What doesn't kill me makes me stronger' above a photo of himself posing with boxing gloves on. What doesn't kill me makes me stronger Wanna play? Then play hard.@bcgame #stayuntamed — AB (@AB84) June 13, 2025 This is the latest legal trouble for Brown, 36, a seven-time Pro Bowl receiver who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, the New England Patriots and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In 2018, he was sued after he allegedly threw furniture off the 14th-floor balcony of a South Florida apartment, nearly hitting a toddler below. He was also accused of speeding in excess of 100 miles per hour on a suburban Pittsburgh street. He later settled a suit from the furniture-tossing episode and was fined by a judge for the speeding incident. Advertisement He played only one game for the Patriots in 2019 following a lawsuit by a former trainer alleging rape and sexual assault. He was also accused of sending threatening messages to the woman. The Patriots released him, and the NFL suspended him for the first eight games of the 2020 season. The Allegheny County district attorney did not pursue the case because the statute of limitations had expired, and the sides later settled a civil case on undisclosed terms. In June 2020, Brown pleaded no contest to burglary and battery charges stemming from an incident that January with a moving company. He was ordered to serve two years of probation and 100 hours of community service. Brown was also instructed to attend an anger management program and undergo a psychological/psychiatric evaluation. Brown signed with the Buccaneers ahead of the 2020 season, playing in 15 games across two seasons and winning a Super Bowl following the 2020 regular season. The Buccaneers released Brown in January 2022 after he left his team's game against the New York Jets, stripping off his jersey and shoulder pads as he walked to the locker room in the third quarter. Brown was arrested multiple times in 2023 on warrants accusing him of failing to pay child support. In May 2024, he filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, with records showing he owed $3 million to eight creditors.
