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He was facing attempted murder. He came out with a test.
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Former NFL star Antonio Brown has avoided jail time after reaching a plea deal in a Florida shooting case.
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The incident happened outside a celebrity boxing event in Miami in May 2025.
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Police accused Brown of taking a gun from a security worker and shooting at a man following a fight.
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He initially faced a charge of attempted murder.
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But on Nov. 6, Brown pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of aggravated assault with a firearm.
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A judge sentenced him to three years of probation, including counseling requirements and restrictions on firearm possession.
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Brown claimed he acted in self-defense. His lawyer said that questions about the evidence and the unwillingness of the alleged victims to cooperate affected the agreement.
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The plea means Brown avoided the lengthy prison sentence he could have faced if convicted of the original charge.
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This is a striking example of how dramatically the legal outcome of a criminal case can change before trial.
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