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Antonio Brown to plead no contest to aggravated assault in 2025 Miami shooting case
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Antonio Brown to plead guilty to aggravated assault, avoiding 30-year prison term in Miami shooting case
Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown will accept a plea deal to resolve a second-degree attempted murder charge stemming from a 2025 shooting in Miami. The agreement, set to be finalized on September 30, replaces the original charge with aggravated assault and results in probation rather than a prison sentence. Brown, who faced up to 30 years in prison, maintained his innocence but accepted the terms to end a prolonged legal battle. The victim, Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu, has forgiven Brown and withdrawn from the case.
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