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Josh Jacobs pleads no contest to misdemeanor charges
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs pleaded no contest in Brown County court to misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage to property. The charges stem from a May altercation with his girlfriend, during which police reported she was thrown to the ground and sustained a head injury. Surveillance footage from the residence reportedly corroborated the account of the incident.
As part of a plea agreement, Jacobs was ordered to pay a $1,000 fine and court costs for the battery charge. The criminal damage charge will be dismissed in one year provided Jacobs fulfills specific conditions, including staying out of legal trouble, avoiding contact with the victim, undergoing counseling, and paying restitution. A judge also issued an order to seal all evidence in the case, including video recordings and police reports, to protect the privacy and security of the parties involved.
Following the legal development, Jacobs remains on the NFL's Commissioner's Exempt List, which prevents him from practicing or playing in games while allowing him to receive his salary. The NFL is continuing its own independent review of the matter under its personal conduct policy to determine if further disciplinary action, such as a suspension, is warranted.
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Brown County Circuit Court · Brown County Courthouse · Green Bay Packers · Josh Jacobs · Matt LaFleur · NFL
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Jacobs must avoid contacting the victim and attend counseling for the criminal damage charge. www.nytimes.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Jacobs was ordered to pay a $1,000 fine for the misdemeanor battery charge. www.nytimes.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The NFL placed Jacobs on the Commissioner’s Exempt List on August 30. detroitsportsnation.com · www.nytimes.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The criminal damage charge will be dismissed in 12 months if terms of the agreement are completed. www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The charges stem from a May incident where a female acquaintance reported a lump on her head. www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Josh Jacobs pleaded no contest to misdemeanor battery and criminal damage to property. detroitsportsnation.com · www.nytimes.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com