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Rickea Jackson, the WNBA player listed as an alleged victim of a domestic violence incident involving Atlanta Falcons player James Pearce Jr., said she is “prepared to testify” if necessary.
Pearce, a rising star who nearly won the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award, was arrested Saturday near Miami after allegedly fleeing officers and crashing his car following what police said was a domestic dispute with Jackson.
Jackson’s attorneys asked the court to conclude the case “as soon as possible and provide justice for her and the people of the State of Florida” using “all possible resources and personnel,” documents state via ESPN.
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Rickea Jackson said she is “ready to testify” against James Pearce Jr. following an alleged domestic dispute recently. (Andrew J. Clark, Perry Knotts/Getty Images)
“The victim pleads with the Court and the State to conclude this matter expeditiously without hindering the effectiveness of the prosecution’s case,” the attorneys wrote.
Pearce faces several criminal charges, including two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, aggravated stalking and fleeing or eluding police.
Pearce allegedly crashed his vehicle into another car driven by his girlfriend and struck a police officer while trying to flee law enforcement. ESPN reportedciting a criminal complaint filed by the Miami-Dade County District Attorney’s Office.
The alleged victim told police she noticed Pearce following her in a white luxury vehicle and when she stopped at a red light, the NFL player attempted to open her vehicle. The victim said she began walking toward the Doral Police Department, while Pearce allegedly followed her. As she got closer to the station, she said Pearce cut her off and collided with her head.
Atlanta Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. (27) is interviewed after an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, January 4, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, file)
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Doral police officers responded to the scene, according to ESPN. An officer allegedly pointed a gun at Pearce in an attempt to force him to the ground and end the incident, but he got back in his car and drove away. He allegedly hit a police officer as he walked away.
Pearce then crashed his vehicle and was charged with resisting arrest.
Pearce’s lawyers say the defensive rookie of the year candidate “proclaims his innocence and urges the public to understand that while the allegations have the power to shape a narrative, it is not a complete and complete story.”
Atlanta Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. (27) warms up before the game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on November 2, 2025. (Brian Fluharty/Imagn Images)
“We look forward to vigorously defending our client and remain confident that he will continue to contribute positively to both his team and the community he serves so well,” the attorneys added.
Pearce posted $20,000 bond. He finished third in NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year voting and was in attendance at the NFL Honors Thursday night in California.
Jackson, a member of the Los Angeles Sparks, finished ninth in MVP standings last season after averaging a career-high 14.7 points.
