LOS ANGELES — Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson, who was arrested on June 9 on suspicion of felony domestic violence, has the opportunity to avoid criminal charges.
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Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office spokesman Ivor Pine confirmed in a statement to The Associated Press on Monday that Jackson’s case has been assigned for a pre-filing diversion available to eligible individuals. The City Attorney Hearing is an alternative to misdemeanor criminal prosecution.
Though charges will not be filed against Jackson at this time, the case remains open and can be re-evaluated if there are more developments.
At the time of the arrest, the Los Angeles Police Department said officers were called to Jackson’s home in the West Hills neighborhood of the San Fernando Valley. NBC4 reported that Jackson allegedly attempted to take a phone away from a woman when he thought he was being recorded, and the woman had scratches on her arm.
Jackson could still be subject to discipline by the NFL under its personal conduct policy.
The 6-foot-7, 338-pound Jackson has been the Rams’ starting left tackle for the past three seasons, starting 45 regular-season games and six playoff games. The former undrafted free agent re-signed with the Rams on a three-year, $57 million deal in February 2025.
The Rams issued a statement following the arrest saying the team was aware of the incident “and we take these matters very seriously. Due to this being an ongoing legal situation, we cannot comment further at this time.”
Jackson was sued last year by a woman who alleged he recorded her without her consent during sex, repeatedly refused to delete the video and taunted her with it. The woman reported the incident to the NFL, according to the lawsuit.
The lawsuit, originally filed last November in L.A. Superior Court, was moved to federal court and ultimately dismissed on April 10.
In 2024, Jackson served a two-game suspension for violating the league’s personal conduct policy.
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