NFL & Domestic Violence with Latest Arrest
NFL facing a domestic violence epidemic this offseason with arrest of Rams lineman the latest case
Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Alaric Jackson was arrested Monday night on suspicion of felony domestic violence as the NFL's offseason domestic violence problem has begun growing to epidemic proportions.
Jackson, 27, joins the growing list of current and former NFL players who this offseason have run afoul of the law and been arrested, charged, tried or sued in civil court over domestic violence allegations.
It is a problem Fox News Digital asked the NFL to address on Tuesday. The league so far has not answered the request for comment.
Jackson, the Rams' starting left tackle the past three seasons, was taken into custody after Los Angeles police assigned to Topanga Area responded to a radio call of a "battery domestic violence" incident on the 7400 block of Cliffside Court in West Hills, the LAPD told Fox News Digital.
Officers learned the player and a woman had gotten into a verbal argument because Jackson believed the woman was recording him with her phone, according to KNBC-TV. The 6-foot-7, 338-pounder took the phone out of her hands.
Police said the woman had scratch marks on her arms.
Jackson was arrested on suspicion of felony domestic violence and bail was set at $50,000. Due to California victim confidentiality requirements related to domestic violence investigations, no further information is being released at this time.
The case will be submitted to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office for filing consideration.
This, of course, is another black eye for the NFL because rather than a narrative of the league's offseason being about teams improving or preparing for minicamps, it is another example of domestic abuse by large, strong professional athletes against weaker women.
And that has been the story multiple times this offseason.
Consider some of the incidents:
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper: Arrested June 4 in Colorado on domestic violence/criminal mischief allegations. He apologized on social media and then pleaded not guilty on Monday. Trial is set for July 22.
Packers running back Josh Jacobs: Arrested May 26 on several domestic-abuse-related charges, including felony strangulation. His attorneys denied the allegations while the phone call to police by neighbors alleges an audible disturbance in the player's home. The District Attorney's investigation is ongoing.
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Atlanta Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr.: Arrested on Feb. 7 after alleged domestic dispute involving WNBA player Rickea Jackson, who is his girlfriend. He rammed her vehicle with his as she was driving to the police station in Doral, Florida. He was charged with aggravated battery, aggravated stalking and fleeing/eluding. He entered into the Miami-Dade County pre-trial intervention and diversion program which effectively pauses a conviction until he meets court-ordered conditions.
Kansas City Chiefs star Rashee Rice: His ex-girlfriend filed a civil lawsuit in February alleging repeated domestic violence. While the NFL closed its investigation with no discipline, the suit is ongoing.
New England Patriots defensive lineman Christian Barmore: On March 9, he faced a trial on a misdemeanor domestic assault-and-battery charge but at the hearing prosecutors dropped the charge because the alleged victim told them she had moved out of state and did not wish to return for trial.
Free agent wide receiver Stefon Diggs: The former Patriots WR was tried in May on felony strangulation and assault charges involving his former chef. The jury found him not guilty. The Patriots cut Diggs in March, ostensibly for salary cap cost reduction purposes. No other team has signed Diggs.
Former New York Jets linebacker Darron Lee: This is the most serious of all the incidents. The former Jets first-round pick was arrested in February in Tennessee after authorities responded to a call at the residence Lee shared with his girlfriend Gabriella Carvalho Perpetuo. She was pronounced dead and Lee was charged with first-degree murder when Perpetuo was found to have suffered severe brain trauma, a broken neck, bruising, bite marks and stab wounds. The potential capital punishment case is pending.
Former Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins wide receiver: Tyreek Hill: He's accused of domestic violence in court filings and became the subject of an NFL investigation. The allegations arose from divorce proceedings initiated by his estranged wife, Keeta Vaccaro, who filed for divorce in April, alleging eight separate incidents of domestic violence. Hill, through his attorneys, has denied the allegations. No criminal charges have been filed.
None of this paints the NFL in a good light.
Many players and coaches around the league are doing great things in their communities throughout the offseason, but every domestic abuse arrest detracts from that, and instead adds to a concern that athletes paid to play a violent sport are too often bringing that violence home.
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SurfnRide wrote:
I am absolutely shocked that athletes who use steroids and HGH have violent dispositions. Shocked I say.
Some fans are very naive about steroids. I don't think they understand how many athletes use them or a similar type of PED. I'm not talking about 3 shots/flights a day of anabolic, hardcore super roids that some of these weightlifters use, but variations that create muscle bulk. Very common. Hell, its common at your local gym. If you see some dude that is like 5'10" and weighs about 235 lbs at Total Fitness and is HUGE....he didn't get that way naturally. Or some ripped dude over 50. Its steroids. Its the only way to put on that much muscle mass....and its so stupid because its harmful as crap to your health. But they'll lie all day long about it....just like that idiot the "Liver King". Humans aren't meant to be that big naturally.
StickierBuns wrote:
But they'll lie all day long about it....just like that idiot the "Liver King". Humans aren't meant to be that big naturally.
Same as Ozempic users. It's 100% obvious but people keep lying saying it's diet or exercise or they stopped drinking sodas and lost 50-100 lbs that way. Mmmmmkay. Enjoy your bone density loss and looking like a walking corpse.
SurfnRide wrote:
Same as Ozempic users. It's 100% obvious but people keep lying saying it's diet or exercise or they stopped drinking sodas and lost 50-100 lbs that way. Mmmmmkay. Enjoy your bone density loss and looking like a walking corpse.
They are just starving themselves without it feeling like starvation.....that's all Ozempic does. You lose so much muscle along with the fat. And as you mention, hello osteoporosis.....
StickierBuns wrote:
They are just starving themselves without it feeling like starvation.....that's all Ozempic does. You lose so much muscle along with the fat. And as you mention, hello osteoporosis.....
I live in San Diego and my buddies and I will be at a bar and point out the "Ozempic Faces". It's so obvious.
Especially if they are older and have the typical So-Cal plastic surgery etc... They look like this...
SurfnRide wrote:
I live in San Diego and my buddies and I will be at a bar and point out the "Ozempic Faces". It's so obvious.
Especially if they are older and have the typical So-Cal plastic surgery etc... They look like this...
I'm on a GLP-1 Clinical study, been away for a month traveling and saw my trainer today. That was the first thing she said, my "face looked much thinner". The drug is weird in that it works with the autonomic nerve system and not just metabolic. I keep data with an oura ring and fitbit, stuff like RHR and HRV there was an immediate impact, I mean like to the day I started.
BigAl99 wrote:
I'm on a GLP-1 Clinical study, been away for a month traveling and saw my trainer today. That was the first thing she said, my "face looked much thinner". The drug is weird in that it works with the autonomic nerve system and not just metabolic. I keep data with an oura ring and fitbit, stuff like RHR and HRV there was an immediate impact, I mean like to the day I started.
I have been hearing positive things in regards to GLP-1's being used on addicts and it kills the desire. So there is potential there. Also reading about how it kills the drive to do things also and how some stock brokerage houses wont allow brokers to be on it because it kills their aggression and drive to succeed, There will be reports for years to come on the long term affects. I hope your trial helps you with whatever you need. Good luck and Skol
SurfnRide wrote:
I have been hearing positive things in regards to GLP-1's being used on addicts and it kills the desire. So there is potential there. Also reading about how it kills the drive to do things also and how some stock brokerage houses wont allow brokers to be on it because it kills their aggression and drive to succeed, There will be reports for years to come on the long term affects. I hope your trial helps you with whatever you need. Good luck and Skol
I can see it for addiction, not sure about not wanting to do things. My alcohol consumption has really been impacted . Just got back from Belgium and Germany and has that changed, I don't think I had more than two drinks on any single day the whole trip, most days I didn't have any.
I'm retired and had some weight I really needed to get rid of. I have never been a big nutrition person. red meat, Mexican, beer, coffee and cigarettes was my main diet for most of my working life. And I've always been against mandatory drug testing, you should only do the ones you want, so I gave it a try. I get a physical every month and somthing to talk about with my peers.
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