Judge Rejects Request to Seal Surveillance Video in Josh Jacobs Case

A judge overseeing the criminal case against Packers running back Josh Jacobs refused a request to permanently seal evidence that includes surveillance video of the incident for which Jacobs pleaded no contest to battery and criminal damage to property. The ruling directs any future requests for the material to the responsible police department, which will evaluate each request individually. Both Jacobs and the victim who sought the sealing order will be given an opportunity to appear if the records are considered for release. The NFL, which is conducting its own review under the league's Personal Conduct Policy, now has a possible avenue to obtain the video for its disciplinary assessment. Jacobs remains on the Commissioner Exempt list, and any eventual unpaid suspension will be offset by the games he missed while on paid leave.