Josh Jacobs denies battery allegations as more women come forward

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 05:24 · Archive

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has denied fresh battery allegations after more women accused him of abuse.

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has denied allegations of battery after more women came forward with accusations of abuse. Jacobs was arrested in May after his then-girlfriend accused him of throwing her to the ground and destroying her phone. He pleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage to property in September. Last week, the Hobart-Lawrence Police Department released investigation records containing allegations from three additional women from years earlier.

Jacobs addressed the allegations on Wednesday, telling reporters the situation feels 'like an attack on me and who I am and my character'. He said much of what is being said about him is 'completely false' and 'completely made up'. He told reporters he intended to 'roll with the punches' and allow the process to play out, adding he had no fear of another NFL suspension after recently returning to play.

Jacobs' legal team released a detailed statement in response to the allegations, claiming the release of records amounts to 'character assassination' that 'unfairly threatens his career'. The NFL is continuing to investigate the claims. Jacobs missed the first six games of the season while on the commissioner's exempt list and returned to play on 25 October.

How it is being reported

• Josh Jacobs calls more allegations of abuse surfacing ‘an attack on me’Jacobs' attorneys released a detailed statement pushing back on the claims, and the running back addressed them on Wednesday.New York Post · 5 Nov, 05:08
• Josh Jacobs vows to 'roll with the punches' as Green Bay Packers star denies latest accusations of battery after more women came forwardJosh Jacobs has spoken publicly for the first time since it emerged more women had come forward and accused the Green Bay Packers running back of battery after his May arrest.Daily Mail Sport · 4 Nov, 23:24

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