Rams' Alaric Jackson will not face a felony charge; case assigned for diversion
The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office confirmed Jackson will not face a felony charge stemming from his June arrest. His case was referred to the city attorney and assigned for a pre-filing diversion program, though the NFL could still review the matter under its personal conduct policy.
Los Angeles Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson will not face a felony charge in connection with his June arrest, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office confirmed. The case was referred to the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office and assigned for a pre-filing diversion program, an alternative to misdemeanor prosecution. According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, Jackson could still face discipline from the NFL under its personal conduct policy, which the league can apply independently of the criminal outcome. Jackson has not been charged with any crime at this time.
What did prosecutors decide, and what does diversion mean here?
The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office confirmed that Alaric Jackson will not face a felony charge, and the matter was referred to the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office. According to Ivor Pine, a city attorney spokesperson, the case was assigned for what he described as a pre-filing diversion available to eligible individuals that is an alternative to misdemeanor criminal prosecution. Diversion is a program that can allow a person to avoid formal charges by meeting certain conditions, with the possibility that the matter is resolved without a prosecution being filed. Pine's office said in a statement that charges are not filed against the respondent at this time, but that the case stays open throughout the length of the statute of limitations and can be re-evaluated if there are further developments. In practical terms, that means Jackson has not been charged with a crime, though the file has not been permanently closed. All of these characterizations come from the district attorney's and city attorney's offices as reported by ESPN.
What was Jackson arrested for in June, and what is the background?
Jackson was arrested June 8, according to police, on a charge described as involving a person who willfully inflicts corporal injury against a spouse. His arrest was part of a cluster of NFL legal cases that drew attention in June, alongside matters involving the Green Bay Packers' Josh Jacobs and the Denver Broncos' Jonathon Cooper. Separately, a woman had sued Jackson in 2024, alleging he recorded her without consent during sexual activity, refused to delete the video, and taunted her with it; she reported the incident to the NFL. That lawsuit was dismissed in April 2026, according to ESPN. The current diversion assignment relates to the June arrest and is distinct from that earlier civil case. Jackson has not entered any plea in a criminal case, as no charges have been filed at this time.
Could the NFL still discipline Jackson, and where does he stand with the Rams?
Yes. Per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, Jackson could still face discipline under the NFL's personal conduct policy, which the league can enforce on its own terms regardless of whether criminal charges are filed. The personal conduct policy allows the NFL to review conduct and impose penalties independently of the outcome of the legal process, so the diversion assignment does not by itself resolve any league inquiry. Jackson has prior history with the policy, having served a two-game suspension in 2024 for a personal conduct violation, according to ESPN. On the field, he remains the Rams' starting left tackle, protecting quarterback Matthew Stafford's blind side, and the team signed him to a three-year, $57 million extension in February 2025. The Rams enter the season with title ambitions after aggressively adding to their roster, including a trade that sent draft capital for edge rusher Myles Garrett.
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- ESPN: Rams' Jackson won't face felony; case assigned for diversion
- ESPN: Fowler - Rams' Jackson could still face discipline from NFL
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