"In deeply disappointing news, Falcons EDGE James Pearce Jr. was arrested on Saturday on domestic violence-related charges. The list of charges is lengthy. Pearce is charged with two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon (domestic violence), one count of aggravated stalking (domestic violence), one count of aggravated battery of a police officer, one count of fleeing or eluding police with lights and sirens on, and one count of resisting arrest without violence toward an officer."
"There is video of the arrest. It looks like damn near every officer in Doral, Fla. came out to assist. Pearce's bond has not yet been set. Andy Slater reported that law enforcement sources confirmed Pearce had intentionally crashed his Lamborghini into his girlfriend's car multiple times to prevent her from going to a police station. That incident led to the police chase and Pearce's accident, and subsequently his arrest."
"There were some vague questions about Pearce's maturity during the draft process, but it seemed more like a tendency to prioritize his own stats and take occasional plays off. These allegations are an entirely different ball of wax. The NFL imposes a minimum six-game suspension for violence against women and children, but given the gravity of these charges, Pearce should maybe be more worried about jail time than a suspension if convicted. The NFL does not typically impose any discipline until the legal process"
James Pearce Jr., Falcons EDGE, was arrested Saturday on multiple domestic violence-related charges, including aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, aggravated stalking, aggravated battery of a police officer, fleeing or eluding, and resisting arrest. Video shows a heavy police response in Doral, Florida, and bond has not been set. Law enforcement sources stated Pearce allegedly crashed his Lamborghini into his girlfriend's car multiple times to prevent her from reaching a police station, prompting a police chase and crash. The other involved party is LA Sparks forward Rickea Jackson; her condition has not been disclosed. The NFL imposes a minimum six-game suspension for violence against women and children, though legal outcomes and potential jail time remain central.
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