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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 “willing to testify” if necessary.
Pearce, a rising star who nearly won the NFL’s Defensive Rookie of the Year award, was arrested near Miami on Saturday after allegedly fleeing from 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 quickly as possible and bring justice to her and the people of the state of Florida” using “all possible resources and personnel,” according to the documents, via ESPN.
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Rickea Jackson said she is “willing to testify” against James Pearce Jr. following a recent alleged domestic dispute. (Andrew J. Clark, Perry Knotts/Getty Images)
“The victim pleads with the Court and the State to conclude this matter quickly without impeding the effectiveness of the prosecution’s case,” the attorneys wrote.
Pearce faces several felony charges, including two counts of aggravated assault 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 from police. ESPN reportedciting a criminal complaint from the Miami-Dade County State’s 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 driving toward the Doral Police Department, while Pearce allegedly followed her. As she approached 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, Jan. 4, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)
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Dorales police officers responded to the scene, according to ESPN. An officer reportedly pointed a gun at Pearce to try to force him to the ground and end the incident, but he allegedly returned to his car and drove away. He allegedly hit an officer as he walked away.
Pearce later crashed his vehicle and was charged with resisting arrest.
Pearce’s lawyers say the Defensive Rookie of the Year candidate “maintains his innocence and urges the public to understand that while allegations have the power to shape a narrative, they are not the whole story.”
Atlanta Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. (27) warms up before the game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Nov. 2, 2025. (Brian Fluharty/Image Images)
“We look forward to vigorously defending our client and remain confident that he will continue to positively contribute to both his team and the community he serves so well,” the attorneys added.
Pearce posted $20,000 bail. He finished third in NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year voting and was at the NFL Honors Thursday night in California.
Jackson, a member of the Los Angeles Sparks, finished ninth in MVP voting last season after averaging 14.7 points, a new career high.
