Antonio Brown Pleads No Contest to Felony Battery Charge in Incident With Truck Driver
By Michael Luciano
Former All-Pro wide receiver Antonio Brown will not be going to prison after his January arrest, but he did have some noteworthy punishments slapped on him by the authorities in Hollywood, Florida.
Brown pled no contest to felony battery charges after he assaulted a moving truck driver in late January. He will not face jail time, but he will be on probation for two years. He will additionally have to perform 100 hours of community service, a 13-week anger management program, and a mandatory mental health evaluation.
Antonio Brown pleaded no contest today to charges related to his felony battery charge with moving truck driver in January. No jail time, 2-year probation, 100 hours of community service and a mandatory psych evaluation. More details coming shortly on https://t.co/8EBZnSsakQ.
— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) June 12, 2020
Brown was arrested and charged with burglary and criminal mischief following a physical confrontation with the driver after a dispute over payment.
Despite seven Pro Bowls and four first-team All-Pro selections, Brown played in just one game in 2019, as the Steelers, Raiders, and Patriots all found his antics too much to deal with. Brown's best way to get back into the NFL is to use this sticky situation as a learning experience and change for the better as a person.
Statement from Antonio Brown’s attorney, Carson Hancock, on the resolution of AB’s felony burglary and assault/battery case. Brown’s status with the NFL remains under review. pic.twitter.com/BSkvx4Bjb6
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) June 12, 2020
AB needed a cold, hard slap in the face to get him back on the right track. Hopefully, his brushes with the long arm of the law help reform him into someone that the NFL doesn't consider radioactive.