Antonio Brown Pleads Not Guilty to Attempted Murder Charge, Citing Self-Defense

Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown, 37, has pleaded not guilty to second-degree attempted murder in relation to a shooting incident that occurred on May 17. Brown was extradited to the United States last week after being arrested in Dubai, with his plea filed by attorney Mark Eiglarsh in Miami. Police issued an arrest warrant in June, alleging Brown took a gun from a security guard and fired two shots at a man he had brawled with, though no injuries were reported at the time. Eiglarsh has requested a trial by jury, stating Brown's actions were "solely in self-defence against the alleged victim's violent behaviour." If convicted, Brown could face up to 15 years in prison. Brown concluded his 12-year NFL career, which included a Super Bowl win with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2021, in January 2022, finishing with 928 receptions, 12,291 yards, and 83 touchdowns.