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Explained: Judge accepts ex-NFL star Antonio Brown's guilty plea to reduced charge, sentences probation

Compiled Nov 6

Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown pleads guilty to reduced charge, sentenced to probation in 2025 shooting
Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown pleads guilty to reduced charge, sentenced to probation in 2025 shooting · Photo: The Associated Press

Antonio Brown pleaded guilty Friday to aggravated assault with a firearm

aggravated assault with a firearm
The reduced charge Brown pleaded guilty to, in place of attempted murder
Stand Your Ground law
Florida law letting people use deadly force without retreating if they believe they face death or serious injury
All-Pro
A designation for being named among the best players in the NFL at his position
probation
A court-ordered period of supervision in place of prison, with conditions like counseling and no firearm possession

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