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Former NFL star Antonio Brown was seen walking out of a Miami jail on Thursday after being put under house arrest as he fights an attempted murder charge.
At a hearing on Wednesday morning, Brown - who wore red prison attire - was granted a $25,000 bond after the judge denied the state's motion to keep him behind bars ahead of trial.
The following day, Brown smiled as he walked out of the prison gates in an Adidas jumpsuit, carrying a bag of clothes and some paperwork.
The ex-wide receiver was greeted by his attorney Mark Eiglarsh. They shared a hug and then headed straight for a food truck.
'God is good,' Brown said to reporters as he headed away from the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center in Miami.
His attorney added: 'We're extremely grateful that he's out after over 40 days of incarceration. He's extremely eager to rejoin his family, who he loves dearly.'
Former NFL star Antonio Brown was seen walking out of a Miami jail on Thursday
Brown stands accused of firing two shots at another man during a melee outside a Miami boxing event in May.
Florida prosecutors can seek up to 20 years in prison for Brown, a former wide receiver for the Steelers, Raiders, Patriots and Buccaneers.
He has been put under level three house arrest, which allows Brown to work and means he is not subject to a curfew.
The 37-year-old will wear an electronic monitor that tracks his movements and Brown was warned that he will face additional charges if he cuts it off.
'I understand the state's concern he's going to flee,' Judge Mindy S Glazer said. Brown, who must seek permission from the court if he wants to travel, thanked the judge for her decision. He is due back in court later this month.
