Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown accepts plea deal in attempted murder case

Summarised from 5 outlets · Updated 25 Sept, 04:20 · Archive

Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown has accepted a plea deal to avoid prison in a Miami attempted murder case.

Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown has accepted a plea deal that will allow him to avoid prison in a Miami attempted murder case. He had been facing a potential 30-year sentence for second-degree murder, but the charge will be dropped in favour of aggravated assault. The Guardian reports Brown is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday to finalise the deal. Fox News reports that the victim has forgiven Brown, contributing to the plea arrangement.

How it is being reported

• Ex-NFL receiver Brown to avoid prison for attempted murderFormer NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown plans to accept a plea deal that will have him avoid prison time on a reduced charge in an attempted murder case in Miami.Sky Sports · 24 Sept, 11:00
• Former NFL star Antonio Brown to avoid possibility of 30 years in prison with plea deal38-year-old had been facing attempted murder charge Former player will accept aggravated assault charge Former NFL star Antonio Brown plans to accept a plea deal on an attempted murder charge in Miami, his lawyer said Wednesday. Doing so will mean the former wide receiver avoids prison. Brown is scheduled to appear in court next Wednesday to make the deal final. He could face up to 30 years in prison if convicted of the current attempted murder charge. Continue reading...Guardian Sport · 23 Sept, 20:37
• Antonio Brown avoids 30-year prison sentence for attempted murder by accepting 'an offer he couldn't refuse'Antonio Brown's Miami-Dade plea deal drops the second-degree murder charge and Brown will be on probation after the victim said he forgave him.Fox News · 23 Sept, 17:42
• Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown’s attempted murder case ending via plea offer ‘he couldn’t refuse’Antonio Brown's attempted murder case is coming to a close.New York Post · 23 Sept, 17:14
• Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown takes plea deal in attempted murder case amid threat of 30 year prison sentenceFormer NFL star Antonio Brown claims to have struck a deal with Florida prosecutors that will help him avoid prison in his attempted murder case.Daily Mail Sport · 23 Sept, 16:39

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