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Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs faces two misdemeanor charges after a May dispute with his girlfriend turned physical. Local prosecutors in Wisconsin filed battery and property damage charges following a three-month investigation into the incident at his home. The fight allegedly began when his girlfriend checked his phone and saw messages to other women. Police report the argument escalated into a physical struggle in the garage, where Jacobs allegedly threw her to the ground. Josh Jacobs charged with battery after heated garage fight The argument started when the girlfriend found messages to other women on the phone belonging to Jacobs, and the struggle for the device lasted for several minutes before moving to the garage area. Jacobs was first arrested on five charges, including felony counts like strangulation, which were later dropped. After a complete review of the evidence, Brown County DA David L. Lasee filed two misdemeanors and said in a statement, “The Brown County District Attorney’s Office filed a criminal complaint charging Joshua Jacobs with two criminal offenses. Our office sought to ensure a fair and complete review of available evidence, some of which only recently became available to our office due to significant, ongoing forensic efforts by law enforcement.” “A criminal complaint is nothing more than a written, formal accusation against a defendant alleging the commission of criminal offenses and does not raise any inference of guilt. Mr. Jacobs is presumed innocent of these charges,” the statement further read. The NFL is currently looking into the case to see if any rules were broken, and the league could suspend Jacobs under its personal conduct policy. Addressing the updated charges, his attorneys told reporters, “The Brown County District Attorney reviewed the evidence and elected to file misdemeanor charges against Josh that do not include domestic violence. The allegations will be addressed in court, and not in the media. Mr. Jacobs respects the District Attorney’s office and the process it followed.” Packers support Josh Jacobs during ongoing legal review Jacobs has continued to practice while the legal process moves forward. The Packers have treated the situation as a private matter for the courts to handle. In a news statement issued following the updated charges, the team said: “We are aware of the charges brought against Josh Jacobs. We will continue to cooperate with the NFL as we work through the process. We will have no further comment at this time.” The star remains a focal point for the offense as the team deals with a grim prediction regarding their 2026 division standing. Green Bay coaches are focused on football while the league monitors the legal updates closely. Management is also addressing roster depth after the team decided to land a veteran pass catcher to help the unit. It is worth noting that these charges are accusations until a judge or jury decides the outcome in a Wisconsin courtroom.