Los Angeles Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson is reportedly not facing criminal charges after getting arrested last month on suspicion of domestic violence. Multiple reports from the past week, citing the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office, confirm this unexpected turn. "Charges are not filed against the respondent at this time," stated Ivor Pine, a spokesperson for the city attorney’s office, per the Los Angeles Times and ESPN. Pine added that the case remains open throughout the length of the statute of limitations and can be re-evaluated if new developments emerge.
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So, no criminal charges right now, but it's not exactly a clean slate. Jackson’s case has been assigned for a pre-filing diversion, which is like an alternative path instead of actual misdemeanor prosecution. According to NBC4 Los Angeles, city officials are looking at options for Jackson including attending a class, paying restitution, or completing community service. This all stems from his June 8 arrest when police responded to a call at his San Fernando Valley home. There was an argument between Jackson and a woman, and police learned the woman involved had recorded the interaction. They even identified scratch marks on her arms. He was arrested on a charge for "a person who willfully inflicts corporal injury" against a spouse and later released on a $50,000 bond. It’s wild how quickly things can shift from an arrest to a diversion program.NFL's Long Shadow And A Messy Past
Even with the criminal charges off the table for now, the NFL is a whole different beast. Jackson, who turns 28 on Tuesday, can absolutely still face discipline from the league if they decide he violated their personal conduct policy. And this isn't his first dance with the league's policy. Back in 2024, he got a two-game suspension for a violation. That earlier incident related to a lawsuit filed last November, where a woman alleged Jackson recorded a sexual encounter with her without consent in May 2024, pressured her into sexual acts, lied about deleting the video, and then transmitted it, "retraumatizing her." That lawsuit was dismissed on April 10, after moving to federal court. But a second violation of the league's personal conduct policy could mean a much harsher penalty for Jackson: a six-game suspension or even a ban from the league for at least one year. This guy is a major piece for the Rams. They signed him to a three-year extension reportedly worth $57 million, with $37 million guaranteed, in February 2025. He came in as an undrafted free agent in 2021 and has totally blown away expectations, starting 51 of 57 games in his five NFL seasons. He was even on their 2021 Super Bowl squad and has been Matthew Stafford’s rock solid blind-side protector for the last three campaigns. The league's decision is the next major shoe to drop here, and it could dramatically impact not just Jackson's future, but the Rams' plans for their offensive line this season.This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.