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Sports · October 15, 2026

Jacobs sues to block release of records, video of altercation with woman

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Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has filed a civil lawsuit against the Hobart-Lawrence Police Department to permanently block the release of investigative materials, including video footage, related to a May 23 altercation at his home. Jacobs, who pleaded no contest to battery and criminal damage charges in September, argues that the release would violate the privacy of the victim (identified as ANM) and compromise his home security. While the police department has temporarily withheld records pending a ruling, the NFL is seeking access to the video as part of a Personal Conduct Policy review. Jacobs remains on the commissioner’s exempt list, barring him from playing or practicing.

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  • Josh Jacobs filed a lawsuit against the Hobart-Lawrence Police Department in Brown County, Wisconsin.
  • The lawsuit seeks a permanent injunction to prevent the public release of investigative records, including video, from a May 23 incident.
  • Jacobs pleaded no contest to charges of battery and criminal damage to property on September 10.
  • The victim in the case, referred to as ANM, has also expressed a desire to keep the materials private.
  • Jacobs remains on the NFL commissioner's exempt list, which allows him to be paid but prevents him from practicing or playing.
  • The NFL has filed a public records request for the materials and is reviewing the matter under its personal conduct policy.

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  • The Packers' rushing offense has averaged 60.4 yards per game in Jacobs' absence, ranking last in the NFL.
  • Jacobs was ordered to pay over $1,000 in fines for the battery count, while sentencing for the property damage charge is suspended for a year.
  • A judge previously lifted a temporary restriction on the records on September 23, instructing police to apply a balancing test before release.
  • Jacobs’ suit specifically mentions that AI could be used to identify the victim even if faces are redacted.

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