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Antonio Brown takes plea deal for attempted murder
Antonio Brown accepts plea deal to avoid prison for attempted murder.
In brief
Antonio Brown accepts plea deal to avoid prison for attempted murder. Antonio Brown will plead no contest to aggravated assault and serve probation to avoid prison for attempted murder at a boxing match. Originally reported by NBC Sports.
Antonio Brown
Former NFL receiver Antonio Brown plans to take plea deal for attempted murder.
Plea deal terms
He will plead no contest to aggravated assault and serve probation with no prison time.
Original charges
Brown faced up to 30 years in prison for grabbing a handgun at a boxing match in May 2025.
Legal strategy
Attorney Mark Eiglarsh said Brown believes in his innocence and Stand Your Ground defense.
Hall of Fame
Brown is eligible for Hall of Fame enshrinement in 2027 but off-field issues may affect his candidacy.
Career stats
Brown earned 928 catches for 12,291 yards and 83 touchdowns in his 12-year career.
The short version
Antonio Brown will plead no contest to aggravated assault and serve probation to avoid prison for attempted murder at a boxing match.
