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Antonio Brown Pleads Not Guilty, Returns to Miami in Attempted Murder Case

Prosecutors cite video plus witness accounts alleging he seized a guard’s gun, firing twice; his attorney plans a stand‑your‑ground defense.

Overview

  • Brown was extradited from Dubai, waived further challenges in New Jersey, and was transported to Miami on Tuesday for initial proceedings.
  • His lawyer filed a written not‑guilty plea and says a bond hearing could occur as soon as Wednesday in Miami‑Dade court.
  • An arrest warrant alleges Brown punched a man, took a security officer’s firearm, and fired two shots at Zul‑Qarnain Kwame Nantambu.
  • Investigators say security and cellphone video captured the confrontation and gunfire, with the alleged victim reporting a neck graze.
  • The charge is second‑degree attempted murder, which carries up to 15 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000 if convicted.