Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson will not face a felony charge stemming from his June domestic violence arrest after the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office declined to pursue the case at that level and referred it to the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office, which confirmed the case has been assigned to a pre-filing diversion program available to eligible individuals as an alternative to misdemeanor criminal prosecution.
A spokesperson for the city attorney’s office confirmed that no charges had been filed against Jackson at the time of the announcement, while noting that the case remains open throughout the applicable statute of limitations and could be re-evaluated if additional developments occur.
What the diversion program means
Pre-filing diversion programs allow eligible individuals to complete certain requirements, which may include counseling, community service, or other conditions depending on the program’s terms, rather than being prosecuted for a misdemeanor offense. If the individual successfully completes the program, charges are typically not filed. The case remaining open through the statute of limitations means that authorities retain the ability to pursue prosecution if new information emerges or if Jackson fails to meet the program’s requirements.
Jackson still faces potential consequences outside the criminal justice system. The NFL’s personal conduct policy operates independently of criminal proceedings and allows the league to investigate and discipline players based on its own standards of conduct regardless of the outcome in court or through diversion. Jackson has prior history under the policy, having served a two-game suspension in 2024 for a previous violation.
The arrest and prior legal history
Jackson was arrested on June 8 on a charge related to willfully inflicting corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant. The arrest came as the most serious criminal matter Jackson had faced, though it was not the only legal issue connected to him in recent years.
A lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court in November of the prior year alleged that Jackson had recorded a woman without her consent during a sexual encounter, repeatedly refused to delete the recording, and used it to taunt her. The woman reported the alleged conduct to the NFL according to the lawsuit. That civil case was moved to federal court and ultimately dismissed in April.
His contract and standing with the Rams
Jackson signed a three-year, $57 million extension with the Los Angeles Rams in February 2025, making him one of the highest-paid left tackles in the franchise’s history. The deal reflected the team’s assessment of his value as a foundational piece of an offensive line built to protect a quarterback-dependent offense.
His continued availability for the upcoming season will depend on several factors. The diversion program’s requirements and timeline may affect his status, as would any NFL investigation or discipline that emerges from the conduct policy review the league has the authority to pursue. A second suspension under the personal conduct policy within a short period would carry different implications than a first, given the league’s stepped approach to repeated violations.
The Rams have not publicly commented on the resolution of the criminal matter or on any internal review they may be conducting.
