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Former NFL star Antonio Brown plans to accept a plea deal in his Miami-Dade attempted murder case. The agreement could keep him out of prison entirely. Brown’s attorney, Mark Eiglarsh, announced the development Wednesday. Brown remains scheduled to appear in court on September 30. Brown faced a second-degree attempted murder charge after a May 2025 shooting. The incident happened following a celebrity boxing event in Miami. Prosecutors accused Brown of firing two shots during an altercation. One bullet allegedly grazed the neck of Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu. The original charge carried serious potential consequences. Brown could have faced up to 30 years in prison if convicted. The charge also carried a potential 20-year mandatory minimum sentence. The proposed agreement would dramatically change those circumstances.
According to Brown’s attorney, prosecutors offered a deal that reduces the criminal charge. The agreement would result in probation rather than a prison sentence. Reports indicate the reduced charge involves aggravated assault. However, the court must formally accept the agreement before those terms become final. Brown’s legal team continues to maintain his innocence. Eiglarsh said Brown believes strongly in his Stand Your Ground defense. Brown has also maintained that he acted in self-defense during the confrontation. The incident began with an altercation involving Brown and Nantambu. According to an arrest warrant, Brown allegedly grabbed a handgun from a security staffer. He then allegedly fired two shots toward Nantambu. Nantambu later told investigators that one bullet grazed his neck.
Surveillance footage later provided additional details about the confrontation. Local 10 News reported that video showed Brown punching a man before multiple people became involved. The confrontation eventually escalated into a larger fight. Security personnel then intervened. Brown was not arrested at the scene that night. Police said they could not locate a victim at the time. Authorities later issued an arrest warrant while Brown remained in Dubai. U.S. Marshals eventually took him into custody overseas. Brown returned to the United States and eventually faced the Miami-Dade case. He pleaded not guilty and continued pursuing a self-defense argument. His attorney also sought relief under Florida’s Stand Your Ground law. The case took another turn earlier this month. Nantambu’s attorney said his client had forgiven Brown. He also said Nantambu did not want to participate in the prosecution. That decision did not automatically end the criminal case.
Instead, prosecutors and Brown’s defense team continued working toward a resolution. That process has now produced the proposed plea agreement. Eiglarsh described the offer as one Brown could not reasonably refuse. He said Brown still believes he could prevail at trial. The decision also reflects the enormous difference between the possible outcomes. Brown could have faced decades in prison under the original charge. The proposed agreement instead calls for a significantly reduced charge and probation. The exact conditions will become clearer when the court reviews the agreement. Brown’s court appearance on September 30 now becomes the key date. He is expected to formally accept the agreement during that hearing. Until then, the final terms remain subject to the court proceedings.
Before his legal troubles, Brown built one of the NFL’s most productive receiving careers. He spent most of his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He also played for the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Brown finished his NFL career with 928 receptions and more than 12,000 receiving yards. He recorded 88 total touchdowns, including punt returns and one passing touchdown. He earned seven Pro Bowl selections and four first-team All-Pro honors. Brown also won a Super Bowl with Tampa Bay alongside Tom Brady. His final NFL season came in 2021 with the Buccaneers. His football career ended years before the current legal case reached this point. Now, Brown faces a different kind of deadline.
His September 30 court appearance could bring the attempted murder case toward its conclusion. The proposed plea deal would spare him the prison sentence he faced under the original charge. Still, the court must make the agreement official. Until that happens, Brown’s case remains pending. The September 30 hearing should provide the clearest picture of the final resolution. The key distinction is that Brown is reported as planning to accept the agreement, while the court still needs to formally finalize it on September 30.
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