Rams' Alaric Jackson catches surprising break despite damning allegations involving pregnant girlfriend

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Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Alaric Jackson has dodged criminal charges, but his NFL career remains in serious jeopardy.Just weeks after his late-night domestic violence arrest, the 27-year-old left tackle is walking away without facing a single charge.According to the New York Post, prosecutors have declined to pursue the case stemming from Jackson's June 9 arrest in Los Angeles.ATTORNEY FOR DENVER BRONCOS DEFENDER JONATHON COOPER PLAYS RACE CARD IN DOMESTIC ABUSE CASEWhile the District Attorney's Office previously declined to file felony charges, the city attorney has now passed on misdemeanor charges as well.The Post also reported that Jackson's pregnant girlfriend voluntarily dismissed her temporary restraining order.According to police, the dispute began after Jackson believed she was secretly recording him on her cell phone. During an alleged struggle over the device, Jackson allegedly left scratch marks on her arm. He was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence and later released on $50,000 bond.Jackson, who signed a three-year, $57 million contract extension last year, allegedly became enraged over being recorded without his consent.The allegation drew comparisons to Jackson's previous NFL suspension for secretly recording a woman during a sexual encounter without her consent.That incident led to a federal lawsuit that was settled and dismissed in April.JETS' GENO SMITH UNDER ACTIVE INVESTIGATION IN FLORIDA FOR ALLEGED ASSAULT AT HIS HOME: POLICEEven though prosecutors declined to pursue charges, the NFL operates under its own Personal Conduct Policy and is conducting an independent investigation.Because the league does not need a criminal conviction to impose discipline, Jackson could still face a suspension before the season kicks off.Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela