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Green Bay Packers Running Back Josh Jacobs Charged With Two Misdemeanors
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Brown County District Attorney David Lasee said prosecutors conducted a thorough review of evidence, with some materials only recently available due to ongoing forensic work, which helped narrow charges from five to two misdemeanors.
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A detailed account of the May 23 incident includes the accuser alleging Jacobs' girlfriend threw his phone, Jacobs took the phone back, and a multi-minute physical struggle culminating in Jacobs allegedly grabbing her and throwing her to the ground, with injuries to her head and claims of him threatening to harm her; there were multiple phones involved and the dispute continued at his home.
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Jacobs turned himself in on May 26 and was released on a $1,350 bond; the Brown County DA has not publicly identified the accuser.
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Each of the two misdemeanor charges carries up to nine months in prison or a $10,000 fine, and initial court appearances were scheduled for mid-November 2026 (dates cited as November 11 or November 17 by different outlets).
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was formally charged on August 27 with battery and criminal damage to property, two misdemeanors stemming from a May 23 incident in Hobart, Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Courier reported that prosecutors reduced the charges from five initial counts, dropping felony strangulation and suffocation allegations after reviewing forensic evidence and surveillance footage.
Each misdemeanor carries up to nine months in jail or a $10,000 fine. Heavy reported that Jacobs has denied the allegations, and his initial court appearance is scheduled for mid-November 2026. The NFL is monitoring the case under its Personal Conduct Policy, while the Packers prepare for a potential suspension.
How the Charges Were Reduced Over Months
The Brown County District Attorney initially pursued five felony and misdemeanor charges, including felony strangulation and suffocation. Prosecutors narrowed the charges after conducting a thorough review of evidence, with some forensic materials only recently becoming available. The final two misdemeanor charges—battery and criminal damage to property—reflect what investigators concluded was supported by the evidence.
Jacobs turned himself in on May 26, three days after the incident, and was released on a $1,350 bond. WRJN noted that the three-month gap between the May incident and August charges gave prosecutors time to analyze surveillance footage and forensic data before making their final charging decision.
Details of the May 23 Confrontation
The complaint alleges the dispute began when Jacobs' girlfriend threw his phone during an argument about infidelity. Jacobs allegedly retrieved the phone, triggering a multi-minute physical struggle. According to The Milwaukee Courier, Jacobs then grabbed and threw her to the ground, injuring her head. The complaint also alleges he threatened to harm her.
Surveillance footage corroborated the accuser's account of the confrontation. WRCO reported that authorities documented injuries to the complainant and noted damage related to a phone. The incident continued at Jacobs' home, with multiple phones involved in the dispute.
Packers Preparing for Possible NFL Suspension
The NFL is reviewing the case under its Personal Conduct Policy. Heavy reported that no discipline decision has been announced yet. Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst told reporters the team is prepared for Jacobs to miss time during the 2026 season if the league suspends him.
Gutekunst said the Packers could elevate a running back from the practice squad if Jacobs faces a suspension. Throughout the offseason, Jacobs continued participating in team practices while the legal process and NFL review proceeded. The organization is weighing contingency plans while the case moves through the courts.
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