A statement from attorneys Ramses Jalalpour and Amir Tahmassebi, who are both representing Jacobs’ ex-girlfriend, identified as "ANM," said in a statement obtained by ESPN that the motion, which was filed on Tuesday, "is consistent with our client’s desire to protect her privacy."The evidence, which included a surveillance video of the portion of the incident that took place in Jacobs’ garage, was temporarily sealed in the case this past Thursday.CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGEJosh Jacobs of the Green Bay Packers stands for the National Anthem before an NFL wild card playoff game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., on Jan.10, 2026.
(Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images)Jacobs pleaded no contest to battery and criminal damage to property from the May 23 incident, which were both misdemeanors.Jacobs now awaits the NFL’s decision on its potential discipline following its own investigation of the incident.The veteran running back remains on the Commissioner’s Exempt List, though time spent there would count toward a suspension.PACKERS RB JOSH JACOBS PLEADS NO CONTEST TO DOMESTIC CHARGES SETTING HIM UP FOR AN NFL SUSPENSIONThe damage has already been done in Jacobs’ case, as he is very likely to face discipline from the league.
However, a permanent sealing of evidence could prevent the league from seeing the video in question.According to the criminal complaint, Jacobs was accused of throwing his ex-girlfriend to the ground and damaging her phone, and video would show the portion that occurred in the garage.The NFL is attempting to obtain the video as part of its own investigation, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.Jacobs was also ordered to have no contact with the woman involved, pay restitution, attend counseling and be under supervision for one year.Josh Jacobs of the Green Bay Packers jogs off the field after a 26-34 loss to the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo., on Dec.
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