WNBA star Rickea Jackson has signaled her strong intent to cooperate with prosecutors in the domestic violence case against Atlanta Falcons rookie edge rusher James Pearce Jr., filing court documents Tuesday stating she is willing to testify if the matter proceeds to trial.
Jackson’s attorneys, Gary F. Celetti and Wendy A.L. Beswick, submitted a notice of appearance and invocation of victims’ rights under Florida’s Marsy’s Law in Miami-Dade County court. The filing emphasizes Jackson’s ongoing cooperation and urges the court and state to dedicate “all possible resources and personnel” to resolve the case “as soon as practicable” and deliver justice for her and the people of Florida.
“Jackson remains cooperative and willing to testify at trial, if one is necessary,” the attorneys wrote.
The development comes days after Pearce’s arrest Saturday in Doral, Florida, following an alleged incident involving his ex-girlfriend Jackson. According to police reports and the criminal complaint, Jackson told officers that Pearce followed her in his white Lamborghini SUV after she recently ended their approximately three-year relationship and asked him to stop contacting her.
She reported that at a red light, Pearce exited his vehicle and attempted to open her car door. When she drove to the Doral Police Department for help, Pearce allegedly rammed her car multiple times with his SUV to prevent her from entering the station. Officers responding to her call confronted Pearce outside his vehicle; one drew a gun and ordered him to the ground. Pearce reportedly re-entered his SUV, locked the doors, and drove away, striking an officer in the left knee in what authorities described as an intentional attempt to evade arrest. A pursuit ended when Pearce crashed at an intersection, fled on foot, and was apprehended after resisting by tensing his arms.
It took 7 police officers to stop James Pearce Jr., no wonder he had 10.5 sacks as a rookie pic.twitter.com/BcCal3XfdW
— GhettoGronk (@GhettoGronk) February 8, 2026
Pearce, 22, faces five felony charges: two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, aggravated stalking, aggravated battery of a law enforcement officer, and fleeing and eluding police. He also faces a misdemeanor count of resisting an officer without violence. He posted $20,500 bond Sunday evening and is subject to a pretrial conditional stay-away order prohibiting contact with Jackson.
Pearce’s legal team — Jacob Nunez, Yale Sanford, and Joshua Cohen — issued a statement asserting his innocence.
“Pearce maintains his innocence and urges the public to understand that while allegations have the power to shape a narrative, that it is hardly the full, complete story,” they said.
The NFL has been in contact with the Falcons about the incident, which will be reviewed under the league’s personal conduct policy. The Falcons said Saturday night they were gathering more information.
Jackson, a forward who plays for the Los Angeles Sparks in the WNBA. Following the incident, she is no longer playing in the Unrivaled League in Miami.
The case remains ongoing in Miami-Dade County with no trial date set.
