Former Wide Receiver Antonio Brown Accused of Attempted Murder

Antonio Brown is facing an attempted murder charge from an incident that occurred on May 16th, 2025.[1] Brown is accused of grabbing a handgun from security personnel after a boxing match in Miami, Florida.[2] In addition, he is accused of firing two shots at Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu, whom he had gotten into a fight with.[3] Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu stated that one of the bullets “grazed his neck.”[4]

In Florida, an attempted murder charge carries a maximum 15-year prison sentence.[5] Assistant State Attorney Stephanie Cruz said that Brown could face double the time because he allegedly used a handgun.[6] Upon conviction, the law also carries a possible 20-year minimum mandatory sentence.[7]

Brown appeared at an arraignment hearing in Miami-Dade Circuit Court where his lawyer, Mark Eiglarsh, stated that Brown had entered a not guilty plea.[8] Last week, Brown was released from jail on a $25,000 bond, and required to wear an ankle monitor.[9] At the hearing, Brown did not speak, and Judge Marisa Tinkler-Mendez set a status hearing for December 22nd.[10] Eiglarsh stated at a previous hearing that the affidavit is incorrect because Brown used his own firearm, and the shots were not actually aimed at anyone.[11] Brown said on social media that he was “defending himself from an attack and that others were trying to steal jewelry from him.”[12] He is on house arrest pending trial, and no trial date has been set yet.[13]

Brown has faced numerous legal issues since his career ended in 2021.[14] For instance, he was accused of not paying child support, domestic violence, indecent exposure and battery, and more.[15] Brown was in the NFL for twelve years and was an All-Pro wide receiver.[16] He also received a Super Bowl championship with Tom Brady.[17] In his career, Brown had “928 receptions for more than 12,000 yards and accounted for 88 total touchdowns, counting punt returns and one pass.”[18]

Trials often take a long time, so we will see whether Brown is found guilty of attempted murder soon. Brown is also expecting his eighth child in June.[19]

[1] Associated Press, Prosecutor: Antonio Brown could face 30 years in prison if guilty, ESPN (Nov. 17, 2025) https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46999335/prosecutor-antonio-brown-face-30-years-prison-guilty.

[2] Id.

[3] Id.

[4] Id.

[5] Id.

[6] Id.

[7] Id.

[8] Id.

[9] Id.

[10] Id.

[11] Id.

[12] Id.

[13] Mike Florio, With up to 30 years in potential prison time, Antonio Brown is arraigned for attempted murder, NBC Sports (Nov. 17, 2025) https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/with-up-to-30-years-in-potential-prison-time-antonio-brown-is-arraigned-for-attempted-murder.

[14] Kameron Duncan, Former NFL Star Antonio Brown Is Facing a Lengthy Potential Prison Sentence, Men’s Journal (Nov. 17, 2025) https://www.mensjournal.com/sports/former-nfl-star-antonio-brown-is-facing-a-lengthy-potential-prison-sentence.

[15] Id.

[16] Associated Press, supra note 1.

[17] Id.

[18] Id.

[19] Anthony Olivieri, Antonio Brown’s strange journey from NFL All-Pro to accused shooter, ESPN (Nov. 17, 2025) https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46991182/antonio-brown-extradition-trial.

Featured Image: Associated Press, Ex-NFL player Antonio Brown waives extradition on attempted murder charge, will return to Miami, CNN Sports (Nov. 7, 2025) https://www.cnn.com/2025/11/07/sport/football-nfl-antonio-brown-waives-extradition-attempted-murder.