Former local sports stars face murder and domestic violence charges
The sports world is mourning the sudden passing of Macon native and three-time World Series champion Terrance Gore at age 34. Meanwhile, two former standout athletes are facing serious criminal charges. Atlanta Falcons rookie James Pearce Jr. was arrested in Miami following a domestic dispute involving WNBA player Rickea Jackson and a subsequent police chase. In Tennessee, former Ohio State star Darron Lee has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of his girlfriend.