Los Angeles Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson will not face felony charges following his arrest in June on suspicion of domestic violence, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office confirmed. Instead, Jackson’s case has been assigned to a pre-filing diversion program that gives him the opportunity to avoid criminal charges entirely if he successfully completes the program requirements.
The 27-year-old Jackson was arrested on June 8 after Los Angeles police responded to a call at his home in the West Hills neighborhood of the San Fernando Valley. According to reports, officers were called to his residence just after 10:46 p.m. on a domestic battery call. Police alleged that Jackson got into an argument with a woman at his house and attempted to take her phone away when he thought she was recording him. The woman had scratch marks on her arms, according to police observations.
Jackson was arrested on suspicion of felony domestic battery and was booked into custody at 4:24 a.m. on June 9. He was released later that morning at 7:20 a.m. after posting a $50,000 bond.
The Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office, which handles misdemeanor cases, confirmed that Jackson’s case has been assigned for a pre-filing diversion program. According to a statement from Ivor Pine, a spokesperson for the city attorney’s office, charges are not currently filed against Jackson. However, the case remains open and can be re-evaluated if new developments emerge.
A pre-filing diversion program is an alternative to traditional criminal prosecution that allows eligible individuals to avoid charges by completing specific court-ordered requirements before formal charges are ever filed. If Jackson successfully completes the program requirements, charges will be dismissed and he will be able to avoid a criminal record. If he fails to comply with the program conditions, the original charges could be reinstated.
Despite avoiding felony charges, Jackson remains subject to potential discipline from the NFL under its personal conduct policy. The league has a history of imposing penalties on players involved in domestic incidents regardless of the outcome of criminal proceedings.
This is not Jackson’s first legal issue. In 2024, he served a two-game suspension for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy. That suspension stemmed from an incident involving a Philadelphia woman who alleged that Jackson recorded her without consent during a sexual encounter, refused to delete the video, and taunted her with it. The woman reported the incident to the NFL after initially reporting it to the Los Angeles Police Department but deciding not to pursue criminal charges. She subsequently filed a civil lawsuit against Jackson in Los Angeles Superior Court, which was later moved to federal court and ultimately dismissed in April 2026.
Jackson has been a key part of the Rams’ offensive line since being drafted as an undrafted free agent from Iowa in 2021. He won a Super Bowl with the team in his rookie year and established himself as the starting left tackle in subsequent seasons. The Rams signed him to a three-year, $57 million contract extension in February 2025, underscoring his importance to the franchise. Last season, he started 16 regular-season games and all three playoff games for the Rams.
The Rams issued a statement acknowledging the June incident, saying they take such matters seriously but declined to comment further due to the ongoing legal situation at that time. The team has not made any public statements regarding Jackson’s assignment to the pre-filing diversion program.
The incident adds another layer of concern about Jackson’s off-field conduct and the team’s investment in him. Despite his on-field performance earning high grades from pro football analysts, his repeated legal troubles have cast a shadow over his career. The upcoming outcome of the diversion program and any potential NFL discipline will likely determine whether Jackson can move past these incidents and focus solely on football.