Jacobs Ex-Girlfriend Seeks to Seal 8-Page Evidence Motion as NFL Faces Harder Access to Videotape
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Updated · ESPN · Sep 16
Jacobs Ex-Girlfriend Seeks to Seal 8-Page Evidence Motion as NFL Faces Harder Access to Videotape
3 articles · Updated · ESPN · Sep 16
Summary
An 8-page motion filed Tuesday seeks to permanently seal evidence in Josh Jacobs' criminal case, a step that would make it harder for the NFL to obtain videotape of the incident.
Attorneys for Jacobs' ex-girlfriend said the request is meant to protect her privacy, dignity, security and emotional well-being after Jacobs took responsibility in the criminal proceeding.
Absent a formal appeal by one of the legal parties, the tape is expected to remain sealed, complicating the league's ongoing personal-conduct investigation.
Last week, Jacobs was ordered to pay restitution, attend counseling and avoid contact with the victim after pleading no contest to misdemeanor battery and criminal damage to property.
Jacobs remains on the commissioner exempt list, and league sources told ESPN a suspension in the 4-to-6-game range is possible, though timing remains fluid.