Josh Jacobs' ex-girlfriend files motion to permanently seal evidence in domestic violence case
Packers Running Back Josh Jacobs Seeks NFL Review After Court Motion to Seal Evidence
Green Bay, Wis. – Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has filed a plea that may shape his future both in the courtroom and on the field. In a move that could limit the league’s access to a key piece of evidence, Jacobs’ attorneys filed a motion Tuesday to permanently seal all evidence and discovery materials in the criminal case stemming from a May 23 incident in which the former Packers player was charged with battery and criminal damage to property.
The motion, brought by lawyers Ramses Jalalpour and Amir Tahmassebi—representing Jacobs’ former girlfriend, who the court has identified only as “ANM”—claims that the evidence should remain closed to protect the client’s privacy. “It is consistent with our client’s desire to protect her privacy,” the attorneys wrote in a statement obtained by ESPN.
The evidence at issue is a surveillance video that captures the portion of the incident that took place inside Jacobs’ garage. The footage was temporarily sealed earlier in the week, but the motion seeks to keep it sealed indefinitely. NFL officials are reportedly interested in the video as part of their own investigation into Jacobs’ conduct, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Jacobs, 30, pleaded no contest to the misdemeanor charges on Monday, agreeing to a number of civil penalties. He was ordered to refrain from contact with the woman, pay restitution, attend counseling and remain under supervision for one year. His plea also leaves the door open for disciplinary action from the National Football League.
Under the NFL’s conduct policy, a first‑time domestic‑violence offense carries a baseline suspension of six games without pay. The league may impose a longer suspension if additional aggravating factors are present, such as the use of a weapon or repeated strikes. Jacobs is currently on the commissioner’s exempt list, a status that allows him to train and travel while the league reviews the case; any time he spends on the list will count toward his eventual suspension.
“I fully understand the seriousness of the situation and I take full responsibility,” Jacobs told the court. His attorneys, David Z. Chesnoff, Richard A. Schonfeld and Clarence F. Duchac, echoed the sentiment in a statement to OutKick: “With this agreement, Josh has accepted responsibility for his conduct and resolved this matter. Today’s resolution is set against a career‑long history of Josh’s community work while in the NFL, which has centered on the circumstances of his early life.”
The legal drama unfolds as the Packers prepare for a new season. The team began 2026 with a 0‑1 record, falling behind the Minnesota Vikings in a second‑half collapse in the opening game. The outcome of Jacobs’ case could have implications for the roster as the league’s investigation proceeds.
Maine News Now will continue to monitor the case as it develops, reporting on any further court filings, league actions and the broader impact on the Packers franchise.