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Alaric Jackson’s Domestic-Violence Arrest, Diversion Program, and Possible NFL Suspension
7/15/2026, 1:09:27 AM
Core Event
Los Angeles Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson was arrested on June 8, 2025, on a charge of “a person who willfully inflicts corporal injury” against a spouse. Police responded to his West Hills home after a woman allegedly tried to record him, and she was found with scratches on her arm. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office referred the case to the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office, which assigned it to a pre-filing diversion program—an alternative to misdemeanor prosecution. No felony charge will be filed at this time, but the case remains open for the duration of the statute of limitations.
Background & Context
Jackson, an undrafted free agent who has started 45 regular-season games and six playoff games for the Rams, signed a three-year, $57 million extension in February 2025. He previously served a two-game suspension in 2024 for violating the NFL’s Personal Conduct Policy. The current allegation involves domestic violence, triggering the policy’s baseline six-game suspension and potentially an enhanced penalty because of his prior discipline.
Official Statements & Responses
The City Attorney’s Office, via spokesperson Ivor Pine, confirmed the diversion assignment and emphasized that charges are not being filed yet. The Rams issued a brief statement saying the organization is aware of the incident and “takes these matters very seriously,” adding that they cannot comment further while the legal process is ongoing. The NFL’s Personal Conduct Policy defines a violation to include any “disposition of a criminal proceeding,” which encompasses diversion programs.
Potential NFL Discipline
Because the diversion program counts as a criminal disposition, the league can impose a suspension. The baseline for domestic-violence cases is six games; Jackson’s earlier two-game suspension makes him eligible for an “enhanced and/or expedited” penalty that could exceed the baseline, up to league banishment with a chance to reapply.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Charges are not filed against the respondent at this time, however, the case stays open throughout the length of the statute of limitations. It can be re-evaluated if there are further developments,” — Ivor Pine, Spokesperson, Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office
- “Ivor Pine, a spokesperson for the city attorney's office, said that the case has been assigned for a pre-filing diversion available to eligible individuals that is an alternative to misdemeanor criminal prosecution.” — Ivor Pine
- “disposition of a criminal proceeding.” — NFL Personal Conduct Policy (as cited)
- “and we take these matters very seriously. Due to this being an ongoing legal situation, we cannot comment further at this time.” — Los Angeles Rams (team statement)
