Falcons' James Pearce Enters Intervention Program to Avoid Trial

Atlanta Falcons player James Pearce has reached an agreement to enter a pre-trial intervention program, which will allow him to avoid a trial regarding felony charges stemming from an alleged incident involving WNBA player Rickea Jackson. If he successfully completes the program, the charges will be dismissed. Despite this legal resolution, Pearce remains under active investigation by the NFL.