Josh Jacobs' lawyers call police release of previously unreported abuse allegations 'character assassination'

Attorneys for Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs have described newly released police allegations of domestic abuse as “character assassination” that are easily disproven. The NFL is reviewing these previously unreported allegations, which surfaced alongside an existing investigation into a May incident for which Jacobs pleaded no contest to misdemeanor battery. Jacobs’ legal team asserts that the three accounts are old, hearsay, and contradicted by tangible evidence, and criticizes the police department for releasing the case file without further investigation or providing Jacobs an opportunity to present his evidence.

• Josh Jacobs’ attorneys claim the release of old, hearsay domestic abuse allegations constitutes ‘character assassination’ and are easily disproven.
• The NFL is reviewing previously unreported allegations against Jacobs, in addition to an ongoing investigation from May.
• Jacobs pleaded no contest to misdemeanor battery in the May incident and has returned to the Packers.
• His legal team states he has substantial evidence to refute the new allegations and criticizes the police for releasing the file without thorough investigation.
• The attorneys highlight that one woman’s claim was previously reviewed by the NFL with no action taken, and another’s claim was undermined by a police report.
• Jacobs’ lawyers emphasize his acceptance of responsibility for the May incident and compliance with court requirements.