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Other women contacted police about previous incidents with Packers’ Josh Jacobs after his arrest

Following a May altercation with his then-girlfriend, Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was investigated by police for potential charges. Multiple other women subsequently reached out to police to share their own allegations against Jacobs. These accounts were incorporated into the evidence for Jacobs' battery case and were recently released in response to a public records request by the Hobart/Lawrence Police Department.

One woman came forward stating that around 2023, she experienced a similar incident with Jacobs. She detailed how he slapped her, threatened her, and physically abused her. Jacobs' aggressiveness led her to file a police report, as she believed it showcased a pattern of behavior reminiscent of the May incident.

Another woman alleged that in April 2021, she had consensual sex with Jacobs, only for him to remove her from the residence, hit her with his arms, and throw her belongings out. She sustained bruises and swelling in her rib area. Authorities found no visible signs of injury during their investigation.

A third woman met Jacobs through social media and later visited his home in May 2022. Jacobs grabbed her by the hair, pushed her against a wall, and scratched her chest and neck. She didn't report the incident initially due to her non-citizen status and fear of deportation.

The records also provided further details of the May 23 incident that culminated in Jacobs' arrest. The woman claimed Jacobs threw her to the ground, took her phone, pinned her on the bed, and threatened to kill her. She also believed she lost consciousness briefly during the altercation.

In the weeks following his arrest, the NFL placed Jacobs on the commissioner's exempt list, preventing him from playing or practicing with the team. Since then, he has played two games with Green Bay. The league is still investigating Jacobs regarding the May incident, meaning additional discipline could still be handed to the three-time Pro Bowl running back.

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