Antonio Brown Pleads Not Guilty, Acted In Self-Defense, Attorney Claims

Antonio Brown‘s preventing again in opposition to claims he tried to shoot and kill somebody at a star boxing match earlier this 12 months, pleading not responsible to 2nd diploma tried murder … an incident his legal professional is adamant was nothing greater than self-defense!

AB employed Mark Eiglarsh forward of his trial … and the lawyer despatched TMZ Sports a press release addressing the altercation at Adin Ross‘ occasion, explaining he took the case as a result of he “passionately believes in Brown’s defense.”

“The actions he was forced to take were solely in self-defense against the alleged victim’s violent behavior,” Eiglarsh mentioned. “Brown was attacked that night and acted within his legal right to protect himself from an individual who had previously committed criminal acts against him. It’s a privilege to represent him, and I am determined to ensure that justice is served.”

On Monday, Eiglarsh entered a not-guilty plea on Brown’s behalf.

As we reported … Brown was extradited from the United Arab Emirates final week, and despatched again to the United States. The 37-year-old former NFL celebrity is presently in New Jersey, awaiting a experience again to South Florida.

Shortly after the mid-May incident, we spoke with the alleged sufferer, Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nanatambu … who advised us Antonio snapped at him earlier than attempting to shoot him with a handgun.