Antonio Brown Accepts Plea Deal, Will Avoid Prison in Miami Attempted Murder Case

Former NFL star Antonio Brown will accept a plea deal on an attempted murder charge in Miami, a resolution that will allow him to avoid prison time. Brown is scheduled to finalize the agreement in court on September 30.

This development means a significant legal chapter for the former wide receiver is nearing its close. The plea deal transforms a potential decades-long prison sentence into a significantly reduced charge and probation, according to his defense attorney. Miami residents have followed this case since the incident occurred last year, and the outcome will likely be a topic of discussion in local circles.

The charge stemmed from an incident on May 16, 2025, following a celebrity boxing match in Miami. According to an arrest warrant, Brown allegedly grabbed a handgun from a security staffer and fired two shots at Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu, a man he had been involved in a fistfight with earlier. Nantambu told investigators that one of the bullets grazed his neck. Brown's defense attorney, Mark Eiglarsh, stated that Brown maintained his innocence and believed in a 'Stand Your Ground' defense, but the plea offer was too significant to refuse.

Richard Cooper, Nantambu's attorney, expressed satisfaction with the plea deal, calling it fair. Cooper confirmed that Nantambu, a devout Muslim, had previously made the decision to forgive Brown after considerable reflection, prayer, and consultation with his family and counsel. Nantambu will not cooperate with law enforcement, a stance he has maintained throughout the process. The Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office declined to comment on Wednesday regarding the plea agreement.

Brown could have faced up to 30 years in prison if convicted of the attempted murder charge. His court appearance on September 30 will mark the official conclusion of this legal matter, shifting focus to the terms of his probation and any future implications for his public life.