Antonio Brown sentenced to probation after legal plea deal

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Last updated Nov 7, 2026

Antonio Brown sentenced to probation after legal plea deal
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Antonio Brown, former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver, has received an important update in his legal case following a plea agreement. Judge Marisa Tinkler Mendez accepted Brown's plea deal for aggravated assault with a firearm, resulting in a sentence of three years of probation. The terms of his probation require him to attend weekly counseling sessions and refrain from possessing a firearm. This legal situation stems from an incident in May 2025 during a boxing event in Miami, where Brown was initially charged with attempted murder. He claimed self-defense during the altercation that involved a firearm.

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  • •Brown pled guilty to aggravated assault with a firearm
  • •Received three years probation and counseling requirements
  • •Incident occurred at a May 2025 boxing event in Miami
  • •Original charge was attempted murder
  • •Banned from possessing a firearm during probation
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  • 12:04 PMYahoo Sports — Former Steelers WR receives major update in legal case
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Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown received a significant update in his legal case following a plea agreement.

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