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A Brown County judge ruled against permanently sealing evidence in the Josh Jacobs case, allowing the Hobart-Lawrence Police Department to decide whether to release surveillance footage of the alleged attack. Jacobs, who pleaded no contest to misdemeanor battery, remains on the NFL commissioner's exempt list while the league awaits this video to determine potential suspensions under the Personal Conduct Policy.
Brown County Judge Marc Hammer ended the temporary seal on records in Josh Jacobs’s domestic violence case on Thursday, September 24. While the judge denied the victim’s request for a permanent seal, he emphasized that the footage showing the Green Bay Packers running back throwing his ex-girlfriend to the ground is not automatically public. Hammer ruled that the decision to release the video must now go through a public records request process involving a balancing test by the Hobart/Lawrence police, rather than a court order. Jacobs remains on the NFL’s commissioner’s exempt list while the league awaits access to the footage to determine potential disciplinary action under its Personal Conduct Policy.
Judge Marc Hammer denied a request to permanently seal surveillance footage in the Josh Jacobs case on Sept. 24, allowing the NFL to potentially access the video for its disciplinary review. Jacobs remains on the commissioner's exempt list.
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports Josh Jacobs could face a 4-6 game suspension after pleading no contest to misdemeanor battery and criminal damage to property; the NFL is seeking the videotaped incident involving his ex-girlfriend, but a motion to protect her privacy could complicate access. Jacobs remains on the commissioner’s exempt list and will not be active for Week 2 against the Jets.
A judge declined to sign a permanent sealing order for the video of the Josh Jacobs incident, citing an improper format, with a hearing scheduled for next Thursday. The NFL wants access to the footage to help determine disciplinary action under the Personal Conduct Policy, while Jacobs remains on paid leave and the league notes it cannot compel witnesses or subpoena records without a court order.
A Brown County judge declined a motion to seal evidence in the Josh Jacobs case, despite the victim seeking privacy protections under Marsy’s Law for items like home surveillance video. Jacobs pleaded no contest to misdemeanor battery and received a $1,000 fine with a deferred judgment on criminal damage to property, requiring counseling, restitution, and staying away from the victim. A status conference is scheduled for Sept. 24, and Jacobs remains on the NFL’s commissioner's exempt list during ongoing investigations.
OutKick accuses The Athletic and Candace Buckner of a double standard in sports coverage, arguing Manning's meme controversy drew far more outrage than Josh Jacobs' felony charge for allegedly strangling his ex-girlfriend, noting Manning apologized for the AI clip and Buckner's piece focused on him while the Jacobs story received little to no coverage; The Athletic did not respond to comment requests.
The victim in the Josh Jacobs battery case, the player’s former girlfriend, has filed a motion to permanently seal the video evidence, joining Jacobs’s prior bid to keep materials private. The NFL is seeking access to the footage and exploring legal maneuvers to obtain it; if the league opposes the seal and gains access, Jacobs could face delays in the disciplinary process and remain on paid leave until the video is reviewed.
The NFL plans to interview Packers running back Josh Jacobs before a disciplinary ruling under the personal conduct policy; the league is pursuing video of the incident, but a court has barred its release, leaving the suspension timeline uncertain. Jacobs remains on the Commissioner’s Exempt List, with MarShawn Lloyd expected to start in the meantime.
The NFL is reviewing Packers running back Josh Jacobs under the Personal Conduct Policy after his no-contest plea to misdemeanor charges and is seeking access to surveillance video of an altercation that was sealed by a judge. Jacobs remains on paid leave while the league determines discipline, potentially issuing a suspension that could be influenced by the video and precedents from past cases like Ray Rice.
Judge Marc Hammer temporarily seals the video and related discovery in Packers RB Josh Jacobs’ case at Jacobs’ request, citing privacy and safety concerns; the order blocks public release pending a further motion, leaving the NFL to determine potential sanctions under the Personal Conduct Policy while Jacobs remains on paid leave.
Green Bay coach Matt LaFleur expressed continued belief in Josh Jacobs after Jacobs was convicted of misdemeanor battery (and related property damage), with Jacobs remaining on the NFL’s commissioner’s exempt list as the league reviews potential suspension; LaFleur said he won’t comment further until the NFL completes its investigation, emphasizing he knows the player’s character.
Josh Jacobs remains on the NFL's Commissioner’s Exempt List while the league continues its investigation under the personal conduct policy after he pleaded no contest to misdemeanor battery and property damage stemming from an incident with his then-girlfriend; during exempt status he cannot practice or play but is paid, and any suspension would be without pay, with six games as a potential baseline but subject to the league's findings.
Packers running back Josh Jacobs pleaded no contest to two misdemeanors (battery and criminal damage to property) from a May arrest; with the trial moved up and the case settled, the NFL is expected to hand a minor suspension, leaving MarShawn Lloyd to handle most carries until Jacobs is back.
Green Bay running back Josh Jacobs will remain on the Commissioner's Exempt List after entering a no-contest plea to battery and criminal damage to property; the NFL says his status remains under review under the personal conduct policy, with no change to his restrictions as he continues to be paid but ineligible to practice or play until further notice.