Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown was released from a Miami jail on Thursday after posting $25,000 bail. Brown, 37, pleaded not guilty to a second-degree attempted murder charge and left the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center in the company of his attorney, Mark Eiglarsh. He was seen carrying a bag of belongings and stopping at a nearby food truck before leaving in his lawyer’s vehicle.
Judge Orders GPS Monitoring, Prosecutors Cite Flight Risk, Attorney Assures Court Compliance
Circuit Judge Mindy Glazer mandated that Brown wear a GPS ankle monitor while awaiting trial. If convicted of the attempted murder charge, Brown faces a potential 15-year prison sentence and fines of up to $10,000. This condition aims to ensure he remains within the jurisdiction during the legal proceedings.
Antonio Brown (NFL)Prosecutors had argued that Brown should be held in pretrial detention, citing his former status as a professional athlete with significant resources that could facilitate fleeing. In response, Brown’s attorney assured the court that Brown no longer possesses a passport and would stay at his home in Broward County, Florida, while the case moves forward.
Brown Allegedly Fired Gun After Boxing Match, Attorney Disputes Accuracy of Claims
The charges stem from an incident on May 16, following a celebrity boxing match in Miami. Brown is accused of seizing a handgun from a security staffer and firing two shots at a man he had previously fought. The alleged victim, Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu, told investigators that one bullet grazed his neck. Brown’s attorney has contested the details, asserting that Brown used his personal firearm and did not aim at anyone.
Antonio Brown enjoyed a 12-year NFL career, primarily with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and later with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2021. An All-Pro wide receiver, Brown amassed 928 receptions for over 12,000 yards and 88 total touchdowns, including punt returns and one pass. His high-profile career contrasts sharply with the serious legal challenges he now faces.
