US EditionJames Pearce Jr. Will Enter Pre-Trial Intervention Program with Charges to Be Dropped in Florida Criminal Case, Attorneys Say
The six-month program requires therapy and no contact with Rickea Jackson, and Pearce’s charges will be dismissed if he completes it.
- On Thursday, Atlanta Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. agreed to a six-month pre-trial intervention program, allowing him to avoid trial on felony charges of aggravated battery, fleeing police, and resisting arrest. If he completes all conditions, charges will be dismissed.
- Prosecutors filed charges following a February 7 incident in Doral, Florida, where Pearce allegedly rammed his SUV into Jackson's vehicle and fled police. Police accounts report he struck an officer's knee while attempting to evade arrest.
- In a protective order petition, Jackson wrote she was concerned 'James will kill me' if the court did not intervene. The order mandates Pearce stay 500 feet from her home or workplace and 100 feet from her vehicle.
- Attorneys Yale Sanford and Jacob Nunez confirmed Pearce must participate in therapy and stay away from Jackson as agreement conditions. The Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office and involved officers approved the resolution.
- The NFL remains 'closely monitoring all developments' regarding Pearce, per an NFL spokesman Thursday. It remains unclear when or under what conditions he will return to the team while the legal case stays open.
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Falcons James Pearce May Have Felony Charges Dropped If He Completes Pretrial Intervention Program
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. has agreed to enter a pretrial intervention program which his attorneys say will allow him to resolve three felony charges stemming from what police called a domestic dispute on Feb. 7 with his ex-girlfriend Rickea Jackson, a WNBA player. “Mr. Pearce Jr. will be entering a six-month diversion program. Upon completion of the six months without violation, the state will dismiss all felony…
James Pearce Jr. enters program that could drop charges from domestic dispute involving Rickea Jackson
Falcons' James Pearce Jr. will enter a six-month pretrial intervention program that should result in dismissal of charges related to an incident with former Sparks forward Rickea Jackson.
Falcons’ James Pearce Jr. will enter pretrial intervention program to resolve felony charges against ex-girlfriend Rickea Jackson
Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. has agreed to enter a pretrial intervention program which his attorneys say will allow him to resolve three felony charges stemming from what police called a domestic dispute on Feb. 7 with his ex-girlfriend Rickea Jackson, a WNBA player.
Falcons defender James Pearce reaches a deal to avoid jail over domestic violence charges
Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. has agreed to enter a pretrial intervention program, which his attorneys say will allow him to resolve three felony charges stemming from what police called a domestic dispute on Feb. 7 with his ex-girlfriend Rickea Jackson, a WNBA player.
Falcons' James Pearce Jr. agrees to enter pretrial intervention program to resolve 3 felony charges
Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. has agreed to enter a pretrial intervention program which his attorneys say will allow him to resolve three felony charges stemming from what police called a domestic dispute on Feb. 7 with his ex-girlfriend...
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