James Pearce Jr., the Atlanta Falcons pass rusher who faced three felony charges stemming from a February 2026 domestic dispute involving his former girlfriend, Rickea Jackson, appears likely to have those charges dismissed if he successfully completes a year-long pretrial diversion program. He entered the expedited program in April and received final approval in May, 2026.
Pearce, 22, was arrested near Miami on February 7, 2026, following the incident with Jackson. He was charged with three felony offenses, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, fleeing and eluding police, and resisting an officer with violence, along with a misdemeanor stalking charge.
On April 23, one of Pearce’s attorneys, Jacob Nunez, said Pearce agreed to enter a pretrial intervention program, which would allow him to resolve the felony charges, news agency AP reported. Nunez said if Pearce completes a six-month diversion program without violation, the state of Florida will dismiss all charges.
Body cam footage emerges
Fresh details have emerged pertaining to the incident after Miami-Dade County police body-camera footage from February 7, 2026, was released. Bodycam footage has been released of James Pearce Jr. being arrested after fleeing the cops. 
Live EventsThe body-camera footage shows officers approaching James Pearce Jr. near a white SUV following the reported domestic dispute. As an officer closes in and reaches his vehicle, Pearce appears to get back inside and drive away, triggering a police pursuit that lasted roughly eight to 10 minutes before he was ultimately taken into custody.
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For the charges to ultimately be dropped, James Pearce Jr. must meet several court-mandated conditions, including completing counseling, avoiding all contact with the alleged victim, his former girlfriend, Rickea Jackson, for the next 12 months, and staying out of any further legal trouble during that period.
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