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Pearce OKs intervention program to avoid trial

The Falcons' James Pearce Jr. agreed to enter an intervention program, allowing him to avoid trial on felony charges stemming from an alleged incident with WNBA player Rickea Jackson.

Published April 23, 2026, 3:51 PM

Updated May 17, 2026, 3:37 AM4.7K

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Pearce OKs intervention program to avoid trial

The Falcons' James Pearce Jr. agreed to enter an intervention program, allowing him to avoid trial on felony charges stemming from an alleged incident with WNBA player Rickea Jackson.

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Pearce OKs intervention program to avoid trial

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