GREEN BAY (NBC 26) — UPDATE:
The Hobart-Lawrence Police Department told NBC 26 Friday morning that a Brown County judge has now signed the release of records for the Josh Jacobs battery case.
NBC 26 has submitted a request for those records — including the full police report, body camera footage and security footage.
Meanwhile, the NFL says it is continuing to monitor all developments in the case, which remains under review of the personal conduct policy.
"There’s no change to his status and we do not provide a timeline on when a decision will be made," the statement said. "The league has been pursuing all evidence, including the video, since the incident happened. The league relies on information and evidence obtained by law enforcement agencies, court records and its own investigation."
Please stay with us as we continue to follow this developing story.
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ORIGINAL REPORTING:
A Brown County judge denied a motion to permanently seal records in the criminal case involving Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs.
Attorneys representing Jacobs' former girlfriend, identified only as ANM, submitted the motion for a permanent seal last week. The request was initially denied because of a filing error.
Judge Marc Hammer ruled Thursday that a temporary sealing order he issued earlier this month also will be lifted between Thursday and Friday.
The release of records will then be up to the Hobart-Lawrence Police Department. The agency has 10 days to respond to each public records request. If it denies access, it must provide a valid reason under state laws.
Jacobs was convicted of misdemeanor battery stemming from a physical altercation with the woman last spring. He remains on the NFL commissioner's exempt list and cannot practice or play.
In a statement Thursday, Jacob's attorneys said:
"The victim’s request to seal records in this matter was denied, as the Court found there to be a more appropriate forum in which the request will be made. Josh respects the Court’s decision, and Wisconsin law regarding victim’s rights."
