Falcons' Pearce Faces Felonies in Domestic Incident

Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. faces three felony charges and one misdemeanor stemming from an alleged domestic dispute with his ex-girlfriend, WNBA player Rickea Jackson, on February 7, 2026, in Doral, Florida.

According to court documents and police reports, the incident began when Jackson, a forward for the Los Angeles Sparks, noticed Pearce following her in his white Lamborghini SUV as she drove toward her home. Fearing for her safety, Jackson called 911 and redirected her vehicle to the Doral Police Department. Pearce allegedly blocked her path at a traffic light, exited his SUV, approached her car, banged on the window, attempted to open the door, and jumped onto the hood. He then returned to his vehicle and pursued her at high speeds, striking her car multiple times in what appeared to be an attempt to force her off the road.

Jackson reached an entrance to the police station, where an officer intervened as Pearce continued to ram her vehicle. Pearce fled the scene, leading officers on a brief chase. He allegedly struck an officer's knee with his SUV during the pursuit before crashing at an intersection. Pearce then attempted to escape on foot but was...