Falcons linebacker James Pearce could reportedly have all arrest charges dropped if he completes intervention program
James Pearce was charged with three felonies and a misdemeanor in March.
Atlanta Falcons linebacker James Pearce could have all charges against him dismissed if he completes a pre-trial intervention program, according to NFL Network. Pearce, who was arrested in February, reportedly entered the program Thursday, per his attorneys. If he meets the conditions of that program — which may include therapy and good behavior , per Fox Sports’ Andy Slater — Pearce would reportedly have all charges against him dismissed.
Essentially, James Pearce's case will be put on hold while he completes the pre-trial intervention. If conditions are met, charges of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, fleeing and eluding police and resisting an officer with violence to his or her person will be dropped. https://t.
co/NOaF6TAOp5 — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 23, 2026 Pearce, 22, was initially arrested in February following an incident with WNBA player Rickea Jackson. Pearce allegedly stalked Jackson and then caused a collision as Pearce pursued Jackson in a car. Jackson was attempted to reach a police station at the time of the collision.
The incident then allegedly led to a police chase, which ended after Pearce crashed his car and fled on foot. He was eventually arrested and received five charges . In March, one of those charges was dropped, leading to Pearce being charged with three felonies — aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, fleeing and eluding police, and resisting an officer with violence to his or her person.