The victim accused in the attempted second-degree murder of Antonio Brown in Miami has forgiven the former NFL star wide receiver and “doesn’t want to be involved” in the lawsuit, his attorney said Wednesday.
Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu chose to “forgive” Brown, citing his Muslim faith as the main reason he decided against further involvement, according to his attorney, Richard L. Cooper said.
After much thought, prayer and consultation with his family and counsel, Zul-Qarnein Kwame Nantambu has made a deeply personal decision to forgive Antonio Brown for the events that occurred in Miami in May 2025, Cooper said in a statement.
“For Mr Nantambu, an apology does not lessen the seriousness of what happened. It means not letting anger or resentment dictate how he moves forward.”
The incident involving Brown and Nantambu took place on May 17 last year in a small Haitian neighborhood in Miami outside of a popular amateur boxing match. Both sides agree that Brown fired the gun during the confrontation. Brown was not arrested at the scene, but the police did Arrest warrant Not long ago.
After spending six months in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Brown was extradited by US marshals and arrived in Miami in early November, where he was arraigned and pleaded not guilty.
In December, Brown, through his attorney Mark Eglarsch, filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit, citing Florida’s “stand your ground” law. of Legal details “Home defense; use or threat of deadly force; fear of death or great bodily harm” are among the legitimate reasons for the use of force.
As of 2011 MovementBrown was trying to get to his car after Nantambu attacked him.
“Brown again feared death or serious injury,” the motion read in part. “In response, he fired two warning shots in an attempt to deliberately keep Nantambu from hitting him. Brown hoped the warning shots would deter Nantambu’s attack, allowing Brown to safely reach his vehicle and leave the scene.”
But, according to a police security footage release, Brown “chased him with a gun and shot him dead at point blank range.” As a prosecutor Quoted by ESPN.
As previously reported, a social media video taken at the May 17 event shows Brown arguing with several people, and shows Brown brandishing a black handgun as he chases one of the people in the video.
On Wednesday, Iglarsh issued a statement saying, “Antonio wants to make his position equally clear: he forgives Mr. Nantambu.”
“From the beginning, Mr. Brown has maintained his innocence. He did not commit attempted second-degree murder, and he asserted that he had the legal right to defend himself under the circumstances that day.”
It does not mean that Nantambu’s desire to not be involved in the matter will cease. Brown faces up to 30 years in prison if convicted. Eiglarsh doesn’t believe the state of Florida will immediately drop the lawsuit.
“What they do with it is up to the state,” Iglarsch said. The athletics. “The people of the state of Florida are with Antonio Brown, and not necessarily (Nantambu). As a practical matter, without his testimony, you’re going to have a much harder time winning your case and winning it at trial.”
Iglarsh said he is still looking for evidence from several eyewitnesses who were at the scene.
Asked how unusual it is for the alleged victim to choose not to participate in such a case, Eglarsh said, “It’s common in serious cases like domestic violence, where a husband and wife are involved. We see that often, but not in serious cases like this, where the victim gives reasons.”
Brown was a seven-time Pro Bowler, four-time first-team All-Pro and Super Bowl champion in 12 seasons in the NFL. Brown did not appear in a regular season game against the Oakland Raiders, primarily with the Pittsburgh Steelers as well as brief stints with the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was named to the NFL’s 2010s All-Decade Team after setting a league record with six consecutive 100-plus receptions (2013-2018).
“We hope the court will grant that request and bring this case to a close,” Eglarsh’s statement said. “At the same time, Mr. Brown is grateful for Mr. Nantambu’s decision to pardon him and, more importantly, for his decision not to participate in the prosecution or see Mr. Brown incarcerated.”
