Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu, a 41-year-old performer at the Super Bowl LIX halftime show, has been found guilty of resisting an officer following a protest flag incident.
Chief Judge Juana Marine-Lombard delivered the verdict, finding Nantambu guilty of the misdemeanor charge of resisting an officer. He was also initially charged with disturbing the peace by interruption of a lawful assembly, though the status of that charge is not specified in the report.
Reaction from Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill:
"We appreciate the chief judge's careful consideration of the evidence and the decision to hold this individual accountable for resisting law enforcement officers who work every day to protect our communities."
Nantambu displayed a flag reading "Sudan and Free Gaza" during the halftime performance. After unfurling the flag, he began running and refused to comply with law enforcement directives to stop.
Nantambu is scheduled to be sentenced on June 1, 2025. He faces penalties including a fine of up to $500 and up to six months in prison. Additionally, the NFL has imposed a lifetime ban, preventing him from attending any league events.
In a separate legal matter, Nantambu is listed as the alleged victim in a May 2025 shooting involving former NFL receiver Antonio Brown. Brown has admitted to firing a weapon but claims he acted in self-defense.
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