Josh Jacobs' Ex-Girlfriend Seeks to Permanently Seal Video Evidence in Misdemeanor Abuse Case
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Updated · Fox News · Sep 15
Josh Jacobs' Ex-Girlfriend Seeks to Permanently Seal Video Evidence in Misdemeanor Abuse Case
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 15
Summary
Tuesday's motion asks a court to permanently seal evidence and discovery materials in the criminal case against Packers running back Josh Jacobs, with the woman’s lawyers saying the request is meant to protect her privacy.
The materials include surveillance video from Jacobs’ garage that was temporarily sealed last Thursday and could show part of the May 23 incident described in the criminal complaint.
Jacobs has already pleaded no contest to misdemeanor battery and criminal damage to property, and was ordered to avoid contact with the woman, pay restitution, attend counseling and remain under supervision for a year.
The sealing fight matters because the NFL is trying to obtain the video for its own investigation while Jacobs remains on the Commissioner’s Exempt List pending possible discipline.
Under the league’s conduct policy, a first domestic-violence offense carries a baseline six-game unpaid suspension, though penalties can rise depending on aggravating factors.