The Hobart/Lawrence Police Department in Wisconsin released records on Saturday, October 31, 2026, revealing that three additional women contacted investigators with allegations of domestic violence against Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs. The records were made public following a battery case involving Jacobs from May 2026, which led to a no-contest plea by the athlete in September.
The release follows a legal effort by Jacobs and a woman involved in the May incident to block the records from public view. On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, Jacobs filed a civil suit seeking a permanent injunction to restrict access to surveillance video and documents, citing concerns over the woman’s privacy and the security of his residence. Despite these filings, a judge lifted a temporary seal, allowing the police department to determine which files were suitable for release.
According to the police files, one woman alleged that Jacobs slapped her, threw her onto a bed and floor, spit on her, and grabbed her by the throat. She stated she did not report the incident until his 2026 arrest. A second woman told police that during an argument in April 2021, Jacobs grabbed her by the arms and bicep, pushed her against a wall, and threw her belongings outside, resulting in bruising and rib pain. A third woman alleged that in May 2022, Jacobs placed his hands on her head and neck, dragged her, and scratched her chest, but she said she did not report it at the time because Jacobs told her she could be deported.
The scale of the reported incidents spans five years, with specific allegations dating back to April 2021, May 2022, and the arrest on May 23, 2026. For Jacobs, the legal and professional consequences have already included a $1,000 fine for a battery conviction and a deferred judgment agreement for property damage. If the NFL determines that these newly public allegations warrant further discipline, Jacobs could face a multi-game suspension.
The knock-on effects extend to the Packers' performance and roster management. Before Jacobs’ return, the team had the league’s lowest-ranked rushing offense, and as of late October, the team averaged 60.6 rushing yards per game with Jacobs averaging 2.3 yards per carry. While police have stated they have not yet found sufficient cause to file criminal charges in the three older cases, the NFL continues its own investigation. The league is currently seeking surveillance video of the May 23 altercation, which remains withheld by police as the legal dispute over its release continues.