Packers RB Josh Jacobs files lawsuit against Wisconsin police department to block release of video

The NFL is looking for the video footage as part of its individual conduct evaluation, leaving the running back on the commissioner’s exempt list without any schedule for a return

Oct 15, 2026

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Josh Jacobs does not desire any of the crucial proof from his criminal case to be launched, and to make certain it remains under lock and secret, the Packers running back has actually submitted a claim versus the Hobart-Lawrence Police Department in Wisconsin in an effort to completely obstruct access to the proof, that includes a supposed video of the occurrence.

According to the suit, which was acquired by ABC-7 in WisconsinJacobs and his legal group noted a plethora of reasons that the proof should not be launched. For one, Jacobs stated he wished to safeguard the identity of the lady associated with the May 23 run-in. After being charged in the occurrence, the Packers running back ultimately pleaded no contest to 2 misdemeanors back in September

Jacobs’ legal group argued that launching the proof and video might cause undesirable spotlight for the female, referred to as ANM in court files.

“ANM is a crime victim who seeks closure, not public attention. ANM is not publicly known by her identity and has deliberately avoided public discourse concerning the underlying incident,” the suit states. “Public release of records that identify, depict, locate or disclose sensitive information concerning ANM would force unwanted exposure upon her and risk revictimizing her through new public scrutiny.”

Jacobs’ legal group likewise pointed out that launching the video might unlock to possible burglaries at his home.

“Public sports figures have been targeted for robbery and related property crimes,” the suit states. “The public availability of Plaintiff’s schedule or travel information increases the risk that persons could identify periods when Plaintiff is away from home and use released information concerning the residence, garage, access points, security arrangements, or property to target the property.”

The crucial piece of proof here is the video. After Jacobs pleaded no contest in the event on Sept. 10, there was some speculation that the NFL may quickly restore him or a minimum of give out a suspension so he would understand the number of video games he might anticipate to miss out on, however that hasn’t taken place. Rather, the league has actually kept him on the commissioner’s exempt list and one factor for that is likely due to the presence of the video. The NFL wishes to see it, however hasn’t had the ability to yet.

The league has actually submitted a public records demand to acquire the video, however it still hasn’t been supplied.

Back in 2014, the NFL suspended Ray Rice for 2 video games after he was apprehended for attack. That turned into an indefinite suspension after a disconcerting video of the occurrence was launchedDue to that circumstance, it promises that the league will not decide on Jacobs till it gets an opportunity to see the video.

In a declaration on Oct. 11, the NFL would not even provide a price quote on when a choice may be made about Jacobs’ playing future.

“The matter remains under review of the personal conduct policy. There’s no timeline,” the league stated in a declaration to USA Today

When it comes to the proof in the event, it had actually been sealed, however back on Sept. 23, a judge’s order raised the short-term limitation with the understanding that the Hobart-Lawrence Police Department would “apply a balancing test between the rights of the public, the defendant and the victim in deciding whether to release the records.”

That judgment unlocked for the video to be launched, however Jacobs’ claim has actually closed that door. A minimum of in the meantime.

What this all methods for the Packers is that Jacobs is going to stay sidelined up until the scenario gets solved. Jacobs will continue to get paid while he’s on the commissioner’s exempt list, he’s not qualified to practice or play in any video games. And because there’s presently no timeline for a resolution, it’s difficult to state when Jacobs will be back on the field.

In 5 video games without Jacobs this season, the Packers have actually balanced simply 60.4 lawns per video game on the ground, which ranks dead last in the NFL by almost 20 backyards per video game.