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No criminal charges filed against LA Rams' Alaric Jackson after domestic battery arrest
By Helen Jeong and Dennis Broad at NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· July 7, 2026
· 1 min read
Los Angeles officials has declined to file criminal charges against Alaric Jackson, offensive lineman for the LA Rams, who was arrested last month for possible domestic battery, NBC4 Investigates learned Tuesday.
Jackson was arrested at around 11 p.m. on June 8 after police responded to a call...
Key takeaway on June 8 after police responded to a call at his San Fernando Valley home.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The decision not to file criminal charges against Alaric Jackson has implications for how domestic violence cases are handled in Los Angeles. The city's approach to giving Jackson alternatives to criminal charges, such as attending a class or performing community service, may set a precedent for similar cases in the future. This approach could be seen as a way to address domestic violence through rehabilitation and restitution rather than solely through punishment. However, it also raises questions about accountability and the consistency of the city's response to domestic violence incidents. Given Jackson's prior suspension by the league for violating its personal conduct policy, it will be worth watching how the LA Rams and the NFL respond to this latest development, and whether it will have any impact on Jackson's future with the team. The city's handling of this case may also influence how other high-profile domestic violence cases are handled in Los Angeles.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) ·
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What is this story about? Los Angeles officials has declined to file criminal charges against Alaric Jackson, offensive lineman for the LA Rams, who was arrested last month for possible domestic battery, NBC4 Investigates learned Tuesday.
Jackson was arrested at around 11 p.m. on June 8 after police responded to a call...
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