The bad experience that Los Angeles Sparks forward Rickea Jackson lived through with her ex-partner, Atlanta Falcons player James Pearce Jr., this past Saturday, February 7, 2026, in Miami-Dade County will have very serious consequences for the NFL rookie.
This domestic violence case grew more serious because of all the actions taken by the Atlanta Falcons player after he allegedly harassed her, followed her with his car, and intentionally rammed her so that she would drive to a police station and be able to file her complaint.
Because of these events, Jackson had to leave the Unrivaled 1-on-1 event and will now focus, alongside her attorneys, on preparing the charges against Pearce Jr. for the aggressions he allegedly committed against the WNBA player.
Two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, one count of aggravated stalking, fleeing and eluding police officers, aggravated battery of a law enforcement officer, and resisting an officer without violence to his person.
These are the charges facing the Falcons defender
Rickea Jackson is willing to go to the last consequences against James Pearce Jr.
According to new details that have emerged about this domestic violence case, based on information from ESPN, Rickea Jackson is 100 percent committed to cooperating with authorities so that a case can be built.
All possible resources and personnel
Said Rickea’s attorneys, who expect the full weight of the law to be applied against the aggressor, James Pearce Jr., over what happened to their client.
James Pearce Jr. was released on Sunday, February 8, 2026
After the arrest of James Pearce Jr. on domestic violence charges, he was released after posting a $20,500 bond, and following his release, his attorneys stated:
(He) maintains his innocence and urges the public to understand that while allegations can shape a narrative, they are hardly the full story.
Meanwhile, the franchise for which the linebacker plays issued a brief statement saying it is:
Gathering more information.
Pearce Jr. was a major acquisition for the Atlanta Falcons on the field in 2025, but it appears that off it he has lost his sense of direction.
- 26 tackles
- 10.5 sacks
- Pick No. 26 overall in the 2025 draft
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