Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has pleaded no contest to charges of battery and damage to property for an incident in May.
Jacobs was in court on Thursday, where he entered the plea. TMJ4 was in the courtroom. Jacobs was officially charged last month for the incident in May, and his initial court hearing was moved up from November to Thursday, Sept. 10.
A judge accepted the plea for the battery count and convicted Jacobs, ordering him to pay a $1,000 fine. For the count of criminal damage to property, the judge accepted his plea under the conditions of no further criminal acts, no contact with the victim, counseling, supervision and restitution pay.
However, if he violates the agreement, the deferred deal can be revoked, and he could be re-sentenced on the second charge.
"I fully understand the seriousness of the situation, and I take full responsibility," Jacobs said in the hearing. He did not make any comments to the media as he left court.
The agreement allows Jacobs to avoid jail time. Jacobs’ attorney said the investigation allowed all parties to negotiate a resolution before Thursday’s hearing.
A $10,000 signature bond was set on the condition that the running back comply with the terms of the agreement and have no contact with the victim. A review hearing is scheduled for Sept. 10, 2027.
Jacobs was placed on the Commissioner's Exempt list, meaning he is not permitted to practice or attend games while on the list. It's not clear what will change after the no-contest plea.
In Wisconsin, a "no contest" plea means you are not admitting or denying your guilt, but you will not contest the facts behind the case.
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