James Pearce Jr arrest: WNBA girlfriend 'prepared to testify' in opposition to NFL participant

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Rickea Jackson, the WNBA participant listed because the alleged sufferer of a home violence incident involving Atlanta Falcons participant James Pearce Jr., stated she is "prepared to testify" if obligatory.

Pearce, a rising star who almost gained the NFL Defensive Rookie of the 12 months award, was arrested close to Miami Saturday after allegedly fleeing officers and crashing his automobile after what police stated was a home dispute with Jackson.

Jackson's attorneys requested a courtroom to conclude the case "as quickly as practicable and produce justice to her and the folks of the State of Florida" by utilizing "all attainable sources and personnel," paperwork stated, by way of ESPN.

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Rickea Jackson stated she is "prepared to testify" in opposition to James Pearce Jr. after an alleged home dispute just lately. (Andrew J. Clark, Perry Knotts/Getty Photos)

"The sufferer is pleading with the Court docket and the State to conclude this matter promptly with out hindering the efficacy of the prosecution's case."

Pearce is dealing with a number of felony expenses, together with two counts of aggravated battery with a lethal weapon, aggravated stalking and fleeing or eluding police.

Pearce allegedly crashed his automobile into one other automobile being pushed by his girlfriend and struck a police officer whereas he tried to flee regulation enforcement, ESPN reported, citing a legal grievance from the Miami-Dade County State Lawyer’s workplace.

The alleged sufferer instructed police she seen Pearce was following her in a white luxurious automobile, and when she stopped at a crimson gentle, the NFL participant tried to open her automobile. The sufferer stated she began to drive towards the Doral Police Division, whereas Pearce allegedly adopted her. As she received nearer to the station, she stated, Pearce reduce her off and collided along with her head on.

Atlanta Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. (27) is interviewed after a recreation in opposition to the New Orleans Saints Jan. 4, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photograph/Danny Karnik, File)

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Doral cops responded to the incident, in keeping with ESPN. An officer reportedly pulled a gun on Pearce to attempt to power him to get on the bottom and finish the incident, however he allegedly received again into his automobile and drove away. He allegedly struck an officer as he drove away.

Pearce later crashed his automobile and was accused of resisting arrest.

Pearce's attorneys say the Defensive Rookie of the 12 months candidate "maintains his innocence and urges the general public to grasp that whereas allegations have the ability to form a story, that it's hardly the total, full story."

Atlanta Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. (27) warms up previous to a recreation in opposition to the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium Nov. 2, 2025. (Brian Fluharty/Imagn Photos)

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"We sit up for vigorously defending our consumer and stay assured that he'll proceed contributing positively to each his group and the neighborhood he serves so nicely," the attorneys added.

Pearce posted $20,000 bail. He completed third in NFL Defensive Rookie of the 12 months voting and was on the NFL Honors Thursday evening in California.