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Antonio Brown Accepts Plea Deal, Avoids Prison

By Drooid · Sep 23, 2026, 11:51 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Former Steelers star Antonio Brown will accept a plea deal that avoids prison.
The deal reduces the second-degree attempted murder charge to aggravated assault, resulting in probation.
The alleged shooting on May 16, 2025, after a Miami boxing match involved Brown firing two shots at Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu.
Victim’s lawyer Richard L. Cooper said Nantambu forgave Brown and will not participate in the case.

History

Historical Context

In April 2007 a narcotics raid on Michael Vick’s Virginia property uncovered evidence of the “Bad Newz Kennels” dog-fighting ring, leading to a federal indictment in July. Vick pleaded guilty on August 24, 2007, was sentenced to 23 months in prison in December, and the NFL suspended him indefinitely for violating its personal-conduct policy.

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Story summary

Former Steelers star Antonio Brown will accept a plea deal that avoids prison.
The deal reduces the second-degree attempted murder charge to aggravated assault, resulting in probation.
The alleged shooting on May 16, 2025, after a Miami boxing match involved Brown firing two shots at Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu.
Victim’s lawyer Richard L. Cooper said Nantambu forgave Brown and will not participate in the case.

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