Judge declines to sign order sealing Josh Jacobs video, on procedural grounds
NBC Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- A judge temporarily sealed evidence, including a video related to Packers running back Josh Jacobs' misdemeanor battery case, but declined to permanently seal it due to procedural issues, with a hearing scheduled for next Thursday.
- The victim’s lawyer has requested the evidence be permanently sealed, and the judge will reconsider this request at the upcoming hearing.
- The NFL seeks access to the video to determine appropriate discipline under its Personal Conduct Policy but faces challenges as it lacks legal authority to compel evidence or witness cooperation.
- The league aims to balance the victim’s privacy with its need to review the evidence, potentially through a protective order, to ensure a fair assessment of Jacobs' penalty.
- Jacobs remains on paid leave while the NFL reviews the case and decides on any suspension.
