Packers Running Back Josh Jacobs Arrested on Charges Related to Domestic Abuse
Jacobs denies wrongdoing as police say the case remains an active investigation and the Brown County District Attorney has requested more evidence before charging.
- Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was arrested Tuesday and booked into Brown County Jail facing five criminal charges, including strangulation and suffocation, battery-domestic abuse, criminal damage to property-domestic abuse, disorderly conduct-domestic abuse, and intimidation of a victim.
- Police were dispatched to a disturbance involving Jacobs on Saturday, May 23 at 8:37 a.m.; following investigation, he turned himself into police Tuesday according to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport.
- Jacobs earned his third Pro Bowl selection in 2024 with 1,329 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns; despite a knee injury last season, he rushed for 929 yards and 13 touchdowns in 15 games.
- Jacobs' attorneys David Chesnoff, Richard Schonfeld, and Clarence Duchac stated he 'vehemently denies the allegations,' while the Packers declined further comment citing the ongoing legal situation and the NFL confirmed contact with the club.
- Police Chief Michael Renkas said the investigation remains active as the Packers began organized team activities Tuesday; coach Matt LaFleur will address reporters Wednesday after Jacobs signed a four-year, $48 million contract two years ago.
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Jacobs arrested, charged with domestic abuse
Green Bay Packers star running back Josh Jacobs was arrested on Tuesday on five charges, including three forms of domestic abuse, and booked into Brown County Jail in Green Bay, according to the Hobart/ Lawrence (Wis.) Police Department.
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