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Antonio Brown avoids jail by pleading guilty to lesser change in Miami shooting

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Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown , accused of opening fire at a man in Miami last year, pleaded guilty to a lesser charge on Friday in an deal that’ll keep troubled former player out of prison.

Brown pleaded guilty to aggravated assault with a firearm in exchange for doing 3 years of probation.

He must undergo a mandatory psychological evaluation and undergo weekly counseling if mandated.

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