ImportantPackers’ Josh Jacobs faces fresh abuse allegations from three women in police records

New Allegations Surface Against Packers’ Josh Jacobs Amid Ongoing Investigation

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Summary

As the investigation into Josh Jacobs, running back for the Green Bay Packers, unfolds, new allegations have emerged from three women detailing incidents of abuse. These accounts were documented in police records released by the Hobart/Lawrence Police Department following a public records request.

Jacobs, who pleaded no contest to misdemeanor battery and criminal damage to property on September 10, was arrested on May 26 after an incident with his then-girlfriend, where she claimed he threw her to the ground. The NFL placed Jacobs on the commissioner’s exempt list in August, prohibiting him from participating in the first six games of the season as the league continues its investigation.

The newly surfaced allegations include:

  • One woman reported an incident from January 5, 2022, stating that Jacobs slapped her, pinned her down, and threatened her life after she refused his advances.
  • Another woman described an encounter from April 2021, where she was allegedly pushed against a wall and had her belongings thrown out, resulting in bruises.
  • A third woman recounted an incident from May 2022, where Jacobs allegedly dragged her by the hair and threatened her with deportation if she reported the abuse.

Jacobs’ legal team issued a statement asserting that the Brown County District Attorney's office found the new allegations to be uncorroborated, emphasizing that only two misdemeanor charges were warranted after a thorough investigation.

The Packers have yet to comment on the situation. Meanwhile, Jacobs recently made his return to the field, scoring two touchdowns in a game against the Carolina Panthers, though his celebration drew criticism given his ongoing legal issues.

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