Antonio Brown, a former NFL wide receiver, was apprehended by U.S. Marshals in Dubai on November 6, 2025, and extradited to Miami to face a second-degree attempted murder charge related to a shooting incident on May 16, 2025.​
The 37-year-old was released from Miami-Dade County Jail on November 12, 2025, after posting a $25,000 bond.
The May 2025 Shooting Incident
According to police reports and video evidence, the incident occurred outside Adin Ross’s celebrity boxing event in Miami’s Little Haiti neighborhood on May 16, 2025.
Brown allegedly seized a handgun from a security staffer and fired two shots during a heated confrontation with Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu. The victim was grazed in the neck and received medical attention.​
Brown was briefly detained that night but released pending further investigation. However, a warrant for his arrest was issued on June 11, 2025, by the 11th Judicial Circuit in Miami-Dade County.
Following the issuance of the warrant, Brown fled the United States and traveled to Dubai, where he remained for approximately five months before being captured.​
Self-Defense Claims and Legal Defense
Brown’s attorney, Mark Eiglarsh, has mounted an aggressive defense, asserting that Brown acted in self-defense and possesses a valid concealed weapons permit. In a statement to TMZ Sports, Eiglarsh emphasized that “the actions he was forced to take were solely in self-defense against the alleged victim’s violent behavior,” alleging that “Brown was attacked that night and acted within his legal right to protect himself.”​
According to Eiglarsh’s account, Brown retrieved his own gun and fired twice, but not directly at Nantambu. However, the victim’s account contradicts this narrative. When initially contacted by media outlets, Nantambu described Brown as snapping at him before attempting to shoot him with a handgun.​
The presence of video evidence and eyewitness accounts has made this case significantly more challenging for Brown’s defense strategy compared to his previous legal troubles, which often resulted in settlements or dropped charges.
NFL Career and Athletic Legacy
Brown compiled an impressive NFL career spanning nine seasons, entering the league in 2010 as a sixth-round draft pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Over his career, he recorded 928 receptions for 12,291 receiving yards and 83 receiving touchdowns, establishing himself as one of the league’s most productive wide receivers.​
His tenure with Pittsburgh (2010-2018) represented the prime of his career, during which he earned seven Pro Bowl selections and four first-team All-Pro honors.
He was subsequently traded to the Oakland Raiders in 2019 but was released before the season began following disciplinary issues.
Brown later joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020, where he caught a touchdown pass from Tom Brady in Super Bowl LV on February 7, 2021.​
However, his final chapter with Tampa Bay proved tumultuous. On January 2, 2022, Brown dramatically exited a game against the New York Jets by removing his jersey and shoulder pads on the sideline during a dispute with head coach Bruce Arians over an ankle injury. The Buccaneers terminated his contract the following day, effectively bringing an end to his NFL career.​
Long History of Legal Controversies
Brown’s off-field conduct has been marked by recurring legal troubles spanning years. In September 2019, he was cut by the Raiders following threats and erratic social media behavior.
His troubles intensified in 2020 when he pleaded no contest to felony burglary and battery charges related to an altercation with a moving company.
The court ordered him to complete a 13-week anger management program, undergo a psychiatric evaluation, perform 100 hours of community service, and serve two years of probation.​
Additionally, Brown faced sexual assault allegations in 2019 from former trainer Britney Taylor, who filed a civil lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault and rape. Brown denied these allegations and filed a countersuit, claiming defamation. The parties eventually settled in April 2021.​
Further domestic violence allegations emerged in November 2022, when an arrest warrant was issued following an alleged incident.​
Current Legal Proceedings
Brown pleaded not guilty to the attempted murder charge on November 10, 2025. Under Florida law, a conviction on second-degree attempted murder carries a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
As of mid-November 2025, Brown is required to adhere to bond conditions, including house arrest with a GPS ankle monitor, while awaiting trial proceedings.​
Miami Police Chief Manuel Morales made a statement regarding the case, underscoring law enforcement’s commitment to pursuing justice regardless of a defendant’s celebrity status or resources.
