Source: BroBible
Summary
Atlanta Falcons defensive end James Pearce Jr. has been suspended for eight games by the NFL for violating the league’s personal conduct policy. The suspension is related to an alleged incident involving his ex-girlfriend, WNBA star Rickea Jackson, who claimed he attempted to run her off the road and threatened her life. Pearce entered a pretrial intervention program and avoided felony charges, but the NFL still imposed the suspension.
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The habit gets a new name.
Violence gets a timeout.
The NFL hands down an eight-game suspension.
Pearce’s behavior is reframed as a “personal conduct issue”.
Domestic violence gets a slap on the wrist.
Author: Evan Null
