Green Bay running back Josh Jacobs addressed the new abuse allegations made against him this week, denying any wrongdoing and calling the latest wave of claims an “attack” on his character. This comes after his return to the field in recent weeks, but it’s clear the shadow of these allegations, and a prior arrest, is still hanging heavy over his season.
More Details Emerge After Initial Arrest and Charges
Jacobs was first arrested back in May in northern Wisconsin, facing multiple counts of domestic abuse. The initial incident involved him allegedly grabbing a woman attempting to leave his garage and throwing her to the ground. Following that, he was formally charged with battery and criminal damage to property. Jacobs later pleaded no contest to both of those charges. That arrest landed him on the commissioner’s exempt list, sidelining him for the first six games of the season. It was a tough start, no doubt, but the story didn’t end there.
New Allegations Pile Up, Raising Questions for the League
Last week, previously unreleased files from the Hobart/Lawrence Police Department dropped, revealing at least three more women had accused Jacobs of abuse. The details are tough to read:
* One woman told police Jacobs slapped her, took her phone, grabbed her by the hair and throat, pinned her down on the bed, and then threw her onto the floor.
* A second woman claimed Jacobs grabbed her arm, pushed her against a wall, and threw her belongings outside the home.
* A third woman, who Jacobs reportedly flew to his home, described him grabbing her head, dragging her, scratching her chest, and taking her phone after it fell during an altercation. She even said she had bruising and scratches, but feared deportation, so she didn’t report it.
Jacobs, through his attorney, has continued to deny any wrongdoing, stating they have “a substantial body of tangible evidence” to back up his claims. He reiterated this week, “Everything that my lawyer said in the statement, it’s one of those things where I’m going to lean on that.” He feels like “a lot of stuff that’s being said about me that’s completely false, like completely made up.”
Jacobs Back on the Field as NFL Investigation Continues
Despite the ongoing legal drama, Jacobs did get back into the game for the Packers. He saw action in their October 25 loss to the Detroit Lions, where he rushed for 36 yards on 11 carries. The following week, in their win against the Carolina Panthers, he had 29 yards on 21 carries and scored a touchdown.
The NFL is currently investigating these new allegations, and a further suspension could still be handed down. Packers head coach Matt LaFleur stated Monday that they’re letting the league process unfold, but he expects Jacobs to remain with the team. Jacobs himself doesn’t seem too worried, saying, “With all the evidence that we have and that they have, at this point it’s not one of those things where I’m sitting back on my hands like, ‘OK, am I going to play this week?’ I kinda already know what it is.” What does he know? The league’s decision is still to come, and everyone is watching to see how this plays out.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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