Falcons' Pearce in Pretrial Program After Domestic Dispute

0:00It's April 23rd, this is California News Today, your AI-powered local news. Atlanta Falcons' Edge Russia James Pierce, Jr. just signed up for a six-month pre-trial intervention program. If he finishes it clean, all charges from a domestic dispute with his ex-girlfriend, Ricae Jackson, get dropped. That includes three felonies like aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, fleeing police, and resisting an officer with violence, plus a misdemeanor, stalking count. His lawyers confirmed the deal, saying he asked a steer clear of Jackson and go through therapy. They're all in on him, knocking it out, staying focused on football, and being a solid teammate on and off the field. Pierce had a monster rookie year last season, with 10.5 sacks and 26 tackles, earning third place in defensive rookie voting. The Falcons grabbed him in the first round at Pig 26 after trading up. Jackson, a top WNBA pick, got traded to the Chicago sky recently after averaging 14 points

1:01of game. The NFL's keeping a close eye under their personal conduct rules. And Falcons' coach, Kevin Stavansky, said, Purse skipped the start of voluntary off-season workouts. Police called it a domestic dispute, where things escalated with cars and resistance. Pierce insists he's innocent and wants folks to hold off judging to the full story drops. With the program underway, he's aiming to get back on the field strong, while the league sorts its review.