Published 12:07 IST, January 29th 2020

Antonio Brown freed from house arrest and ankle monitor, further trial awaited

NFL free agent Antonio Brown has been released from his house arrest by Florida Circuit Court. His ankle monitor will also be removed, while trial is awaited.

Reported by: Sujay Chakraborty
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National Football League (NFL) free nt Antonio Brown has been released from his house arrest by Florida Circuit Court Judge Michael Usan. Last week, Antonio Brown turned himself to Florida Police Department after an arrest warrant was issued for former Raiders star. Brown was charged with battery and burglary by Florida PD. 

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Antonio Brown arrest and subsequent bail

warrant was issued for Brown in Hollywood, Florida after he allegedly refused to pay a moving truck driver for his services, physically assaulted driver and even stole his keys when driver wouldn't unload Brown's property.

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ESPN reported that judge freed Antonio Brown from his house arrest and his ankle monitor, allowing Brown to travel freely within United States so he can satisfy his contractual obligations. Instead of wearing an ankle monitor, Brown will reportedly have to check in with personnel from court daily.

Reports furr add that his $110,000 bail remains in place and he must surrender his passport. He must also possess weapons or ammunition and will have to submit to a mental health evaluation and random drug testings.

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Antonio Brown took to Instagram Live to speak to his fans and reveal that he'd soon get rid of GPS monitor. Showing his monitor to fans, Brown said 'I'm about to get this taken off. I'm free to go'

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Brown gave an interview to USA Today Sports admitting he put himself in a bad predicament but plans to make most of unfortunate situation. 

"I'm going to make m proud, man.  'Im planning to come back to NFL.''  - Antonio Brown

Antonio Brown was one of top wide receivers in NFL before he was released by Oakland Raiders (w Los Vegas) and New England Patriots within a span of two months. Brown was accused of sexual assault by his former trainer Britney Taylor, leading to his exit from NFL. 

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12:07 IST, January 29th 2020