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Antonio Brown Accepts Plea Deal, Avoids Prison in Miami Attempted Murder Case
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Core Event: Plea Deal Resolves Attempted Murder Charge
Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown is set to finalize a plea agreement in Miami-Dade County that reduces his second-degree attempted murder charge to aggravated assault. Under the deal, Brown will receive probation rather than a prison term that could have reached 30 years, including a mandatory minimum of 20 years under Florida law. The agreement is expected to be entered in a September hearing.
Background & Context
On May 16, 2025, Brown was involved in a confrontation outside a celebrity boxing event in Miami’s Little Haiti neighborhood. According to an arrest warrant, he seized a handgun from a security staffer and fired two shots at Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu, who had earlier been in a fistfight with Brown. One bullet grazed Nantambu’s neck. Brown has maintained that he acted in self-defense, invoking Florida’s “stand-your-ground” law.
A warrant was issued in June 2025, and Brown was arrested in Dubai in November 2025 after U.S. marshals secured his extradition. He pleaded not guilty in November 2025 and later filed a motion to dismiss the charge on stand-your-ground grounds.
Data & Statistics
- Incident: Two gunshots fired; one bullet grazed the victim’s neck.
- Potential sentence: Up to 30 years imprisonment, with a 20-year mandatory minimum.
- Plea outcome: Reduced to aggravated assault; sentencing limited to straight probation, no jail, house arrest, or fines.
- Career stats: 928 receptions for 12,291 yards and 83 touchdowns over 12 NFL seasons, including a Super Bowl victory with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2020 season.
Official Statements & Responses
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Brown’s own public comments assert that he was defending himself from an attack and that individuals attempted to steal his jewelry during the May 2025 incident.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on Brown’s career touchdown total, citing either 83 or 88 touchdowns. No source provides a definitive resolution of this discrepancy. Additionally, while the plea agreement eliminates prison time, the exact length and conditions of the probation period have not been disclosed.
Verbatim Quotes
- “He is not accepting this agreement because he suddenly agrees with the State's allegations,” — Mark Eiglarsh, defense attorney
- “We believe that the ends of justice are accomplished with this plea deal, and my client wishes Mr Brown good health,” — Richard L. Cooper, attorney
- “There’s no prison, there’s no jail, there’s no house arrest. There’s only straight probation,” — Mark Eiglarsh, defense attorney
- “They made him an offer he couldn't refuse,” — Mark Eiglarsh, defense attorney
- “He has fought this case for more than ten and a half months,” — Mark Eiglarsh, defense attorney
What’s Next
A court hearing scheduled for later in September 2026 will formalize the plea agreement. The court’s order will specify the probation terms and any ancillary conditions, such as a stay-away directive toward the alleged victim.