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Antonio Brown Arrested On Attempted Murder Charge Linked To Miami Shooting

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Antonio Brown, former star wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers, was arrested on an attempted murder charge Thursday, according to multiple outlets, being apprehended over a shooting that occurred during a Miami boxing event in May.

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Brown was in Dubai at the time of his arrest and was extradited to New Jersey, the Miami Herald reported, noting it was unclear when exactly he was apprehended and when he would be transported to Miami-Dade County in Florida.

Brown, who was once the NFL’s top-paid wide receiver, faces up to 15 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine if he is convicted, according to the Associated Press.

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