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Arrest warrant issued for Antonio Brown in Florida battery case
6:00 PM MT
Cameron Wolfe
ESPN Staff Writer
The Hollywood (Florida) Police Department issued an arrest warrant for Antonio Brown Wednesday night following allegations that he and his trainer attacked a moving company truck driver near Brown's Florida home.
Hollywood police spokesman Christian Latta said in a news release that Brown faces charges of burglary with battery -- a felony -- burglary of an unoccupied conveyance and criminal mischief.
There was no police activity seen at Brown's home Wednesday night after the warrant was issued, suggesting police were waiting until Thursday morning to arrest him if he did not turn himself in.
Police told ESPN earlier Wednesday that they had made several attempts to contact Brown to question him about the incident, but the free-agent wide receiver retreated into his home and ignored their requests to speak with him.
Brown's trainer, Glenn Holt, had been arrested on a felony burglary with battery charge on Tuesday. He posted a $20,000 bond on Wednesday and was released from Broward County Jail.
Brown threw a rock at the driver's moving truck before the alleged battery outside of his home Tuesday, according to court documents obtained by TMZ.
The documents allege that Brown later forced his way into the driver's side of the main cabin of the truck and began to physically strike the driver after a disagreement over payment escalated. Brown was then restrained by his associates.
The court documents obtained by TMZ state that the moving company was hired by Brown to deliver belongings the receiver had stored in California to his home in Hollywood, Florida.
Brown, 31, allegedly refused to pay the $4,000 fee, which initially led the driver to attempt to leave with the property in his truck. The driver said that is when, according to the documents, Brown threw the rock, denting and causing paint damage to the driver's side of the vehicle. The driver then called police to report the damage.
Later, the documents say, the moving company told the driver to drop off the goods because Brown agreed to pay the fee plus damages he caused. Upon arrival, however, Brown paid the $4,000 fee but refused to pay more.
Another argument ensued, and that's when, the driver says, Brown assaulted him, and Holt attempted to grab his keys from the ignition to open the truck and get Brown's belongings, causing cuts and scratches on the driver.
Brown's home is located in a gated community in Hollywood. Multiple neighbors told ESPN that they are fed up with the antics coming from the home, including multiple police encounters this month.
Brown is being investigated by the NFL under its personal conduct policy following a lawsuit filed by his former trainer, Britney Taylor, that alleges she was sexually assaulted by Brown on multiple occasions. Brown also was accused of sexual misconduct at his home by an artist who was working there in 2017.
Brown played in only one game this season -- for the Patriots in Week 2 against the Dolphins. He was released by the Raiders before the season and by the Patriots before Week 3, after it was made known that he sent text messages to the artist who had accused him of misconduct.
He remains on the commissioner's exempt list, which prohibits from playing while the investigation is ongoing. Brown has filed eight grievances against the Raiders and Patriots, a source told ESPN's Dan Graziano. He is seeking $39.775 million in lost salary, bonuses and guaranteed money.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Molon labe
People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf. George Orwell
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Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you 1. Jesus Christ, 2.The American G.I., One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.Comment
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just got my new AB jersey in the mail:
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Odds that this jerk ever plays again in the NFL?????
1. He'll be 32.
2. Out of the game for a year.
3. More headaches than his best season reception total"My team, may they always be right, but right or wrong...MY TEAM!"Comment
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How is it possible to have the best owner, best front office, best gm, best HC, good/great drafts every year and good FA acquisitions every year, but only have 3 playoff wins in 14 years?Comment
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Well, we know they don't.
Here's what kills me.
Where is the nflpa?
You know damn well when Goodell makes the call on the sex charges, the nflpa will be there crying about it.
You know certain talking heads will cry that he shouldn't be punished.
Players will speak up on his behalf.
An agent will appear looking to make money off him.
Where are these people now?How is it possible to have the best owner, best front office, best gm, best HC, good/great drafts every year and good FA acquisitions every year, but only have 3 playoff wins in 14 years?Comment
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Molon labe
People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf. George Orwell
?We're not going to apologize for winning.?
Mike Tomlin
American metal pimped by asiansteel
Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you 1. Jesus Christ, 2.The American G.I., One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.Comment
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https://www.foxnews.com/sports/antonio-brown-arrives-florida-jail-report
Antonio Brown surrenders to police in Florida: report
Antonio Brown, the NFL free agent wide receiver, surrendered to police in Florida on Thursday in relation to an arrest warrant stemming from allegations that he threw rocks at a moving truck and assaulted the driver, according to a report.
He arrived at Broward County jail around 10 p.m. alongside his lawyers, according to TMZ. His lawyer, Eric Schwartzreich indicated that Brown would spend the night in jail.
"He's innocent of these charges," Schwartzreich said, according to WFOR-TV. "Hopefully, we'll get bond tomorrow and he'll be acquitted of all charges."
Brown initially walked out of the jail for a few minutes after arriving, but he returned after speaking with his counsel, the outlet said.
The driver claimed Brown was impaired at the time of the altercation. TMZ had obtained the 911 call placed by the driver of a moving truck outside Brown’s Hollywood home.
The Broward County Jail and Donald Prichard, public information officer with the Broward County Sherrif's Office, weren't immediately available for comment.
ANTONIO BROWN ARREST WARRANT ISSUED IN BATTERY INCIDENT, REPORTS SAY
Hollywood police said Brown's arrest warrant included charges of burglary with battery, burglary of an unoccupied conveyance and criminal mischief, according to a news release on Wednesday.
Before he turned himself in, Brown "locked himself in his house" despite attempts by law enforcement to contact him regarding the incident, according to USA Today.
Brown, who is a free agent, played nine seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was traded to the Oakland Raiders last year but released before ever playing a regular-season game following several off-the-field incidents. He was then signed by the New England Patriots, who released Brown in September after a second woman in 10 days accused him of sexual misconduct.
The Associated Press contributed to the report
Just think, if Ben had just been a better leader for the Steelers, none of this would be happening to Antonio Loko Brown. It's just a gross injustice!2019 MNFE CHAMPIONComment
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Some team? Give him a chance? Two teams ALREADY gave him a chance after the moronic way he left the Steelers. And the idiot couldn't play a single down of football for either of them.
That's just hard to comprehend for me.
The way he left the Steelers was absurd. But the way he left the Raiders was just shocking and apalling. For what reason? And THEN to let behavior get you kicked off the CHEATERS, who DESPERATELY needed a WR? That's seriously messed up.
He desperately needs to spend some significant time with a mental health specialist.Comment
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