Miami‑Dade County Court granted former NFL star Antonio Brown a plea agreement on Friday, allowing him to avoid incarceration. The deal resolves charges linked to a shooting that occurred outside a celebrity boxing event in May 2025.

Charges reduced after victim’s cooperation

Brown originally faced an attempted second‑degree murder charge. Prosecutors said the victim declined to cooperate, and evidence did not conclusively prove intent, prompting the state attorney’s office to offer a reduced resolution.

Under the agreement, Brown pleaded guilty to a lesser offense, resulting in probation rather than the 30‑year sentence with a 20‑year mandatory minimum he faced.

Attorney and Brown’s statements

Brown’s lawyer, Mark Eiglarsh, told reporters, “We’re extremely grateful that this is finally behind us. My client was facing 30 years in prison with a 20‑year minimum mandatory, and he was given an offer he just couldn’t refuse. Probation was too good to turn down, and we’re both very excited about the outcome.” Brown added, “I thank God.”

Victim’s response

The shooting victim, who survived a bullet grazing his neck, publicly forgave Brown, expressed a desire to close the case, and hoped Brown receives needed help. He told NBC6, “God shows mercy to those who show mercy, and I pray that this is an experience, it’s a tool, for AB to become Abdul.”

Court conditions

The court ordered Brown to have no contact with the victim, undergo a psychological evaluation, and receive treatment if deemed necessary. With the plea, Brown avoids a criminal conviction.

This resolution underscores the complexities of high‑profile criminal cases and the role of victim cooperation in shaping prosecutorial decisions.

Original reporting: NBC6 Miami — read the source article.