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Atlanta Falcons Player Charged in Domestic Violence Incident

3/14/2026

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Story summary

For a February 7 incident in Doral, Florida involving his ex-girlfriend, WNBA player Rickea Jackson, Miami-Dade State Attorney charged Atlanta Falcons defensive end James Pearce Jr., 22, with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, fleeing and eluding police, and resisting an officer with violence.
A felony stalking charge was reduced to a misdemeanor.
Jackson filed for a protective order, and a hearing is set for April 21.

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Story summary

For a February 7 incident in Doral, Florida involving his ex-girlfriend, WNBA player Rickea Jackson, Miami-Dade State Attorney charged Atlanta Falcons defensive end James Pearce Jr., 22, with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, fleeing and eluding police, and resisting an officer with violence.
A felony stalking charge was reduced to a misdemeanor.
Jackson filed for a protective order, and a hearing is set for April 21.