Former NFL star Antonio Brown to avoid possibility of 30 years in prison with plea deal
Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown has agreed to a plea deal that will allow him to avoid prison time for an attempted murder charge. The 38-year-old will plead guilty to aggravated assault in exchange for probation without jail time or additional penalties. Brown faces a potential 30-year prison sentence if he had been convicted of the original charge.
- ▪Antonio Brown is scheduled to appear in court next Wednesday to finalize his plea deal.
- ▪The incident occurred in May 2025 when Brown allegedly grabbed a handgun and fired two shots at a man after a fistfight.
- ▪Brown's attorney stated the deal includes only probation and a requirement to stay away from the victim, with no jail time or fines.
- ▪The victim, Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu, has forgiven Brown and will no longer participate in the case.
- ▪Brown played 12 NFL seasons, winning a Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2020 season.
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Antonio Brown played in the NFL for 12 seasons. Photograph: Corey Sipkin/APView image in fullscreenAntonio Brown played in the NFL for 12 seasons. Photograph: Corey Sipkin/APNFLFormer NFL star Antonio Brown to avoid possibility of 30 years in prison with plea deal38-year-old had been facing attempted murder chargeFormer player will accept aggravated assault chargeGuardian sport and agenciesWed 23 Sep 2026 15.37 EDTLast modified on Wed 23 Sep 2026 15.38 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleFormer NFL star Antonio Brown plans to accept a plea deal on an attempted murder charge in Miami, his lawyer said Wednesday. Doing so will mean the former wide receiver avoids prison.Brown is scheduled to appear in court next Wednesday to make the deal final.
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