Former NFL receiver Antonio Brown was formally arraigned on Monday, on a charge of attempted murder. During the hearing, prosecutors confirmed a [point made here](https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/antonio-brown-faces-up-to-30-years-in-prison-not-15) over the weekend.
Brown faces a sentence of up to 30 years in prison.
Via the Associated Press, Brown [appeared by videoconference](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46999335/prosecutor-antonio-brown-face-30-years-prison-guilty) for the arraignment. His lawyer, Mark Eiglarsh, reiterated Brown’s prior plea of not guilty.
During the hearing, Assistant State Attorney Stephanie Cruz said the involvement of a firearm doubles the 15-year sentence for second-degree attempted murder. She also confirmed that the charge carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 20 years.
The incident happened at a Miami celebrity boxing event in May. Eiglarsh said Brown used a personal weapon and fired shots that were not aimed at anyone. The broader defense is that Brown was defending himself from a physical attack and robbery attempt.
Brown has been placed on house arrest pending trial. The next hearing is set for December 22. No trial date has been set.