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Josh Jacobs’ attorneys slam police over release of new abuse allegations

Josh Jacobs' legal team pushed back against the newly revealed allegations against the NFL running back in a lengthy statement on Sunday, criticizing what they called a “character assassination.”

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 12:27 AM
Josh Jacobs’ attorneys slam police over release of new abuse allegations
Key Things to Know
  • Attorneys for Josh Jacobs criticized police for releasing uncorroborated abuse allegations from three women dating to 2021 and 2022.
  • Jacobs denied all three accounts, with his legal team asserting they have tangible evidence disproving the claims.
  • The allegations were disclosed in a Hobart-Lawrence Police Department report tied to Jacobs' May 2026 domestic violence arrest.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Attorneys for Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs strongly criticized the Hobart-Lawrence Police Department after it released a redacted report detailing abuse accusations from three additional women. The legal team characterized the release as character assassination, stating that Jacobs denies all three allegations dating back to 2021 and 2022 and possesses evidence disproving the claims.

The released police report stemmed from Jacobs' May 2026 arrest following an incident with his then-girlfriend, for which he pleaded no contest to misdemeanor battery and criminal damage to property charges. The NFL confirmed on Saturday that its ongoing review into Jacobs will examine the new allegations.

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