Judge denies request to permanently seal evidence in Josh Jacobs case
NBC Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- The judge in the Josh Jacobs criminal case denied a request to permanently seal surveillance footage related to the incident for which Jacobs pleaded no contest to battery and criminal damage to property.
- The decision to release the video evidence now rests with the relevant police department, which will handle requests on a case-by-case basis, allowing both Jacobs and the victim to appear if release is considered.
- The NFL aims to review the footage as part of its disciplinary process under the Personal Conduct Policy and now has a potential avenue to obtain the video.
- Josh Jacobs remains on the Commissioner Exempt list, and any suspension without pay will include credit for games missed while on paid leave.
