WNBA Player Files for Protective Order Against Ex-Boyfriend After Threats and Assault Allegations WNBA player Rickea Jackson has sought a protective order against her ex-boyfriend, Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr., citing fears for her life and alleging he threatened to kill her. Court documents obtained by ESPN reveal Jackson claimed Pearce told her, “James will kill me,” if the court did not intervene. The petition for an injunction for protection against dating violence was filed shortly after Pearce’s arrest on battery and stalking charges, following an incident in which he allegedly rammed his car into hers on February 7. Jackson also indicated she would testify in proceedings against Pearce. The court granted Jackson’s initial request for protection, with a permanent injunction hearing scheduled for April 21. Pearce is currently barred from contacting Jackson or approaching her home, workplace, or vehicle within specified distances. Jackson detailed in the filing that Pearce had “verbally and physically abused me on more than one occasion” and made threats to harm, injure, or place a bag over her head. She described the Feb. 7 incident as the catalyst for her fears, stating she called 911 after noticing Pearce following her in his car. However, she drove to a Doral, Florida, police station instead, believing Pearce would attack her. Jackson recounted that Pearce chased her at high speeds, blocked her vehicle at a traffic light, and attempted to enter her car before jumping onto its hood. He then re-entered his vehicle, struck her car multiple times to force her to spin out, and eventually ran her off the road before she reached the station. Upon arrival, she flagged down an officer as Pearce rammed her car. The officer attempted to arrest Pearce, who fled the scene.#atlanta_falcons #rickea_jackson #james_pearce_jr #doral_florida #florida_police
