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Evidence against Josh Jacobs apparently includes video of alleged assault
NBC Sports • • general
Key Points:
- Packers running back Josh Jacobs faces misdemeanor charges stemming from a domestic incident, with surveillance footage from his home reportedly capturing part of the altercation.
- The incident report details Jacobs allegedly grabbing and throwing the victim to the ground, causing injury, and taking her phone while she was down.
- The NFL may respond strongly if the video surfaces, potentially placing Jacobs on paid leave or even leading to his release by the Packers, despite the charges being misdemeanors.
- The Packers have issued a brief statement acknowledging the charges and cooperating with the NFL, while Jacobs’s lawyers emphasize the charges do not include domestic violence and will be addressed in court.
- Under the NFL Personal Conduct Policy, Jacobs faces a likely baseline suspension of six games, either through a resolution accepting responsibility or an independent league investigation.
