WNBA fans are massively reacting to James Pearce Jr.’s arrest for attacking and stalking his girlfriend Rickea Jackson. The Falcons player was arrested for domestic violence against his partner.
Fans have been sympathizing with Rickea Jackson, even calling out that even female ballers of high status are prone to domestic violence. Pearce reportedly crashed his vehicle after a long police chase.
“Pray for WNBA star Rickea Jackson, the girlfriend of Falcons rookie edge James Pearce Jr. A terrifying situation (heart-break emoji, folded hands emoji)” Dov Kleiman tweeted.
Pray for WNBA star Rickea Jackson, the girlfriend of Falcons rookie edge James Pearce Jr.
A terrifying situation (heart-break emoji, folded hands emoji) pic.twitter.com/vv27j8XEnR
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) February 8, 2026
“The WNBA and NFL communities need to wrap their arms around Rickea right now. This is a reminder that domestic violence impacts everyone, regardless of status.” One fan said.
“For those asking, this is the reason We should pray for her! On February 7, 2026, in Doral, Florida (near Miami), Atlanta Falcons rookie linebacker James Pearce Jr. was arrested following a domestic dispute involving his girlfriend (or ex-girlfriend, per some reports), WNBA Los Angeles Sparks forward Rickea Jackson. Police responded to a reported argument between a man and a woman…He faces serious felony charges: two counts of aggravated battery (for using the vehicle), one count of aggravated stalking, and fleeing or eluding police…” another fan explained.
“Not Rickea! She’s been having such a breakout season. (heartbreak emoji) I really jope this is just a rumor or something minor. Does anyone actually have a reliable source on what happened? My heart dropped reading this. Sending strength to James and the whole family. (folded hands emoji)” one more fan said.
WNBA Fans Side With James Pearce After Domestic Violence Allegations
On another shocking note, there are numerous fans who are actually siding with James Pearce Jr. even though the man was arrested for domestic violence. Many actually say that there are two sides into the story and that Rickea Jackson might have also had a role to play.
“He’s wrong but yall acting like these ball playing girls ain’t man acting so judge how you want but remember there are two sides to every story.” one fan remarked.
“Every timeline needs a villain of the day, and today, the internet picked speed over sense…” one more fan sided with Pearce.
“What did she do what’s what I wanna know…buddy ain’t just tweaking out for no reason,” another fan accused Rickea.
It looks like the arrest of James Pearce Jr. has divided fans, many of who are actually taking the player’s side. Still, Rickea, or any other woman for that matter, being a victim of domestic violence has definitely peeved many.
