The District Attorney's office in Wisconsin has released new evidence in the case against Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs, who is facing two misdemeanor charges related to a domestic incident involving his ex-girlfriend.
According to a statement from District Attorney David L. Lasee, the new evidence includes surveillance video from a security camera in Jacobs' garage, where the alleged altercation took place. The video, which is not available for independent inspection, corroborates the account of Jacobs' ex-girlfriend, who reported that he grabbed her and threw her to the ground, causing an injury to her head.
The incident report from Lasee's office details the events of the incident, including Jacobs taking his ex-girlfriend's phone from her while she was on the ground. The video also shows Jacobs returning to the garage and damaging the phone approximately 40 seconds later.
Jacobs was charged with one count of misdemeanor battery and one count of criminal damage to property on Thursday, and he turned himself in to police on May 26, three days after the incident. The NFL is currently investigating the incident and may subject Jacobs to discipline under its Personal Conduct Policy.
The Packers released a statement on Thursday's charges, saying they would continue to cooperate with the NFL as they work through the process. The team has no further comment at this time.
The video in question is a key piece of evidence in the case, and its existence could have significant implications for Jacobs' future as an NFL player. The NFL has a history of disciplining players for domestic violence incidents, and a video of Jacobs getting physical with his ex-girlfriend could lead to severe consequences, including a suspension or even a ban from the league.
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