# Josh Jacobs evidence fight heads to court

> Josh Jacobs' ex-girlfriend wants evidence sealed as the NFL weighs possible discipline after his no contest plea.
- Title: Josh Jacobs evidence fight heads to court · OutKick | Shortify
- Summary: Josh Jacobs' ex-girlfriend wants evidence sealed as the NFL weighs possible discipline after his no contest plea. The court's sealing decision could affect…
- Keywords: josh jacobs, green bay packers, domestic violence case, evidence sealing, surveillance video, nfl investigation, commissioner's exempt list, battery plea, criminal damage, six-game suspension, news, politics
- Source: OutKick — https://foxnews.com/outkick-sports/josh-jacobs-ex-girlfriend-files-motion-permanently-seal-evidence-domestic-violence-case
- Author: Scott Thompson
- Published: 2026-09-15T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: josh jacobs, green bay packers, domestic violence case, evidence sealing, surveillance video, nfl investigation, commissioner's exempt list, battery plea, criminal damage, six-game suspension, news, politics
## Evidence may stay sealed
Josh Jacobs' ex-girlfriend asked a court to permanently seal evidence and discovery materials in the criminal case against the Packers running back.

> protect her privacy
## Video is central
The disputed evidence includes surveillance video from Jacobs' garage. It was temporarily sealed last Thursday before the new permanent sealing request.
## Jacobs accepted charges
Jacobs pleaded no contest to misdemeanor battery and criminal damage to property tied to a May 23 incident involving his ex-girlfriend.
## NFL wants answers
Jacobs remains on the Commissioner's Exempt List while the NFL investigates. Time on that list would count toward any suspension.
## League discipline looms
The NFL's baseline penalty for a first domestic violence offense is six games without pay, with longer bans possible for aggravating factors.
## Court order adds terms
Jacobs was ordered to avoid contact with the woman, pay restitution, attend counseling and remain under supervision for one year.

> I fully understand the seriousness of the situation and I take full responsibility
## Key takeaway

The court's sealing decision could affect what evidence the NFL can review before deciding any punishment for Jacobs.