Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown Set to Accept Plea Deal on Attempted Murder Charge
Antonio Brown will plead to a reduced charge and receive probation in his Miami attempted murder case, his attorney Mark Eiglarsh announced Wednesday.
- 30 years was the maximum prison exposure Brown faced under the original charge.
- 20-year mandatory minimum applied to the second-degree attempted murder charge.
- 2 shots were allegedly fired at Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu; one grazed his neck.
- Nantambu's attorney said this month his client had forgiven Brown and no longer wanted to participate in the prosecution.
Why it matters: The deal trades a potential decades-long sentence for probation and a stay-away order — no prison, no jail, no house arrest, according to Eiglarsh.
- Brown was arrested by U.S. Marshals in Dubai in November 2025 and extradited to Florida.
- He had pleaded not guilty and pursued dismissal under Florida's Stand Your Ground law.
How 17 sources split on this story
Where they split: Coverage agrees on the basic facts but differs on emphasis: some outlets highlight Brown's self-defense claims; others lead with the victim's account and the shooting details.
Center coverage, 9 sources: The center plays up the dramatic arc of a star athlete escaping a decades-long sentence through a deal prosecutors voluntarily offered.
TMZ5hAntonio Brown To Accept Sweet Plea Deal In Attempted Murder CaseCNCTV News2hEx-NFL star Antonio Brown to accept plea deal on attempted murder charge, his lawyer says
ESPN3hFormer NFL star Antonio Brown to accept plea deal, avoid prison - ESPNPenPennLive3hFormer Steelers WR Antonio Brown to avoid prison, accept plea deal in attempted murder case
USA Today47mAntonio Brown to accept plea deal, avoid prison in attempted murder caseWNCWFLA News Channel 83hAntonio Brown to accept plea deal on attempted murder charge, his lawyer saysWGAWGAL 83hEx-NFL star Antonio Brown to accept plea deal on attempted murder charge, his lawyer saysWYWKBN Youngstown2hEx-NFL star Antonio Brown to accept plea deal on attempted murder charge, his lawyer saysWPWPXI Pittsburgh3hEx-NFL star Antonio Brown to accept plea deal on attempted murder charge, his lawyer saysLeft coverage, 5 sources: The left frames the story around the factual record — the arrest warrant, the victim's account, and Brown's NFL career — with minimal focus on his defense claims.
The Independent2hEx-NFL star Antonio Brown to avoid prison time with plea deal, lawyer says
ABC News2hEx-NFL star Antonio Brown to accept plea deal on attempted murder charge, lawyer saysBosBoston.com2hEx-NFL star Antonio Brown to accept plea deal on attempted murder charge, his lawyer saysTBGThe Boston Globe2hAntonio Brown to accept plea deal on attempted murder charge
The Guardian2hFormer NFL star Antonio Brown to avoid possibility of 30 years in prison with plea dealRight coverage, 3 sources: The right gives prominent space to Brown's self-defense argument and his attorney's framing that the deal reflects the weakness of the prosecution's case.
Fox News5hAntonio Brown avoids 30-year prison sentence for attempted murder by accepting 'an offer he couldn't refuse'
New York Post6hEx-NFL star Antonio Brown's attempted murder case ending via plea offer 'he couldn't refuse'
Daily Mail7hEx-NFL star Antonio Brown takes plea deal in attempted murder case amid threat of 30 year prison sentenceWhat’s next: A September 30 Miami-Dade court hearing will make the plea agreement official.
- Daily Mail said it has sought confirmation and further details from Miami-Dade State Attorneys.
- What specific reduced charge Brown will plead to has not been publicly disclosed.
- Whether prosecutors could have proceeded without the victim's cooperation remains unanswered.