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Lawyers seek to block release of records in Josh Jacobs case
Police in Hobart, Wisconsin, say some records from the Josh Jacobs investigation can be released with redactions.
The Green Bay Packers running back pleaded no contest to misdemeanor battery and criminal damage charges over a May incident at his home involving his former girlfriend.
Attorneys for people named in the records plan to ask a judge to block disclosure, including of broader investigation records.
Police are temporarily withholding all requested records while a legal waiting period and any court proceedings take place; no hearings have been scheduled.
Police say reports and camera recordings could be released, but it is unclear whether that includes the home security video sought by news outlets.
The video could affect the NFL's decision on Jacobs' suspension, and he remains on the commissioner's exempt list, unable to practice or play.
The Hobart-Lawrence Police Department says some records from the Josh Jacobs investigation can be released, but attorneys for people named in the records plan to ask a court to block disclosure.
The department is temporarily withholding all responsive records while statutory waiting periods and any court proceedings play out.
Police say reports and body-camera and squad-camera recordings can be released, while it is unclear whether surveillance video from Jacobs’ home will be disclosed.
Jacobs pleaded no contest to misdemeanor battery and criminal damage to property charges stemming from a May incident in Hobart.
He remains on the NFL commissioner’s exempt list and cannot practice or play.
- Who
- The Hobart-Lawrence Police Department, attorneys for people named in the records, and Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs.
- What
- Attorneys plan to seek court orders blocking release of records from the investigation. Police say some records can be released, but are temporarily withholding all responsive records.
- When
- The department announced its review decision on Oct. 13, 2026.
- Where
- Hobart, Wisconsin, and Brown County.
- Why
- Attorneys object to disclosure and plan to ask a judge to block it. The department says Wisconsin law requires it to weigh public, defendant and victim interests.
Hobart-Lawrence Police Department
Attorneys for people named in the records
Disclosure
Hobart-Lawrence Police Department
Police say some records can be released, with redactions where appropriate.
Attorneys for people named in the records
They plan to seek court orders blocking disclosure, including of broader investigative records.
The incident that led to the charges took place in Hobart.
Jacobs pleaded no contest to misdemeanor battery and criminal damage to property charges.
A judge said the police department should apply a balancing test when deciding whether to release records.
The department notified people named in records obtained through subpoenas and search warrants.
The department said its review found that some records could be released, but it was temporarily withholding all responsive records.
- Charges
- Misdemeanor battery and criminal damage to property
- Plea date
- Sept. 10, 2026
- Incident location
- Jacobs’ home in Hobart
- Fine
- $1,000 and court costs for the battery charge
- Records hold
- All responsive records are temporarily withheld
- NFL status
- Jacobs is on the commissioner’s exempt list
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