Former NFL star Antonio Brown, a 38 year old athlete, intends to accept a plea deal in Miami, as confirmed by his lawyer on Wednesday. This agreement will see Brown, a former wide receiver, accept an aggravated assault charge. He had originally been facing a more severe attempted murder charge. By proceeding with this plea, Brown will successfully avoid the prospect of serving prison time.
This decision carries significant weight, as a conviction on the original attempted murder charge could have resulted in a sentence of up to 30 years in prison. Brown is scheduled to appear in court next Wednesday to formally finalize the terms of this deal. This resolution ensures the former player avoids a potentially lengthy period of incarceration.