Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs is facing renewed attention over a criminal case after reportedly entering a no-contest plea to misdemeanor battery and criminal damage to property charges.
What happened
Jacobs was arrested on May 26, three days after an incident in which a woman accused him of throwing her to the ground. The case involves misdemeanor counts of battery and criminal damage to property.
According to the report, Jacobs pleaded no contest on September 10. A no-contest plea does not contest the charges, but the available information does not provide further details about any sentence or other court ruling.
Additional police contact reported
The report also states that other women contacted police in connection with the situation. It does not provide details about their identities, allegations or whether those contacts resulted in additional charges.
Why the case matters
The developments add legal scrutiny around a prominent Packers player. However, the information available does not indicate whether the team or the NFL has announced any disciplinary action, nor does it describe any effect on Jacobs’ playing status.
For now, the confirmed developments are the May arrest, the allegations surrounding the incident and the reported September no-contest plea. Further details about the court case or any related police inquiries were not provided.