Attorneys representing Josh Jacobs’ ex-girlfriend filed a motion Tuesday to unseal evidence and discovery materials in the battery case involving the Green Bay Packers running back.
In a Brown County (Wis.) Circuit Court filing, the victim’s attorneys cited Marsy’s Law, saying it guarantees victims “rights to dignity, respect, dignity, understanding, fairness, privacy and reasonable protection.” The victim is identified as “ANM” in court documents. In the filing, her lawyers said publishing the evidence would “remove unnecessary public attention, protect ANM’s contact information and prevent anticipated economic, physical and psychological impacts.”
Attorneys Ramses Jalalpour and Amir Tahmasebi told The Associated Press on Tuesday: “The request is consistent with our client’s desire to protect their privacy, particularly in light of Mr. Jacobs taking responsibility for his actions during the criminal proceedings. The attorneys did not respond to requests for comment.” The athletics.
A spokeswoman working with Jacobs’ attorneys, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly, said the NFL player’s representatives would not comment on Tuesday’s filing.
Brown County Circuit Court Judge Mark A. Hammer closed evidence in the case after Jacobs on Thursday He pleaded that there is no competition for two misdemeanor charges — battery and criminal damage to property — stemming from a May 23 incident at the home.
Jacobs’ attorneys said he was ordered to pay a $1,000 fine and costs on the battery charge. The court will suspend the criminal case for property damage for 12 months, after which it will be dismissed when the plea agreement is completed. Jacobs was ordered to have no contact with the victim, attend counseling and pay restitution to the victim.
Whether or not the NFL bans Jacobs remains to be seen, but the publication of the evidence could prevent the league from reviewing the video from the incident, considering his condition.
NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said in a statement: “The matter is under review under its personal conduct policy.” The athletics.
Jacobs was placed on the commissioner’s exempt list on Aug. 30, which means he remains. Not being able to practice or play Until NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell reinstated him. Shortly after Thursday’s no contest plea, the NFL released a statement saying Jacobs’ status on the roster had not changed.
The Hobart/Lawrence Police Department initially arrested Jacobs on May 26 on five domestic abuse-related charges – aggravated strangulation and strangulation, and four misdemeanors: battery (domestic abuse), criminal damage to property (domestic abuse), disorderly conduct (domestic abuse) and threatening the victim. It was Jacob. He was arrested but released The next day if the Brown County District Attorney’s Office doesn’t find enough evidence to pursue criminal charges. After a months-long investigation, the DA’s office released a report last month charging Jacobs with two counts.
— Matt Schneidman contributed to this report.