NFL star Antonio Brown extradited from Dubai: What to know

NFL Star Antonio Brown Extradited from Dubai

Former American football star Antonio Brown has been extradited from the United Arab Emirates to the United States to face an attempted murder charge, according to US police. The extradition concluded a months-long effort after Brown fled to Dubai.

Details of the Arrest

Miami Police spokesperson Michael Vega confirmed that Brown was apprehended by US Marshals in Dubai and extradited on Thursday. He is currently held in New Jersey before being moved to a Miami jail. The arrest relates to a May incident involving gunfire outside a celebrity boxing match in Miami.

Brown's Response

At the time of the incident, Brown posted on X that he had been “jumped” and “temporarily detained” by police, later released. After an arrest warrant was issued in June, Brown called the charges “fake” on X. He appeared in Dubai the same month, sharing a photo at the BUKA Boxing store but misleadingly tagged the location as Iran.

Career Background and Health

Brown played 12 seasons in the National Football League as a wide receiver.
He was among the top players in his position and won a Super Bowl with Tom Brady in early 2021.
Brown has publicly stated he suffers from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a neurological condition caused by repeated head injuries.
He is also known for unusual behavior off the field.

Legal Context

The US and the UAE do not have an extradition treaty, a factor that previously complicated legal proceedings, including for Binance founder Changpeng Zhao.

“Antonio Brown was apprehended by US Marshals in Dubai on Thursday and extradited to the United States.” — Miami Police spokesperson Michael Vega

Author’s summary: Antonio Brown’s extradition from Dubai marks a significant development in a high-profile case involving attempted murder charges tied to a Miami incident.

AL-Monitor — 2025-11-07