"On Thursday, a judge rejected a proposed order to seal video evidence related to the case, though it's possible, if not likely, the request will be refiled next week and accepted," Jones reported. "Jacobs and his ex-girlfriend have hoped to keep the video evidence out of the public's view, which would also keep it from the NFL's reach." [...] Advertisement
Jonathan Jones of The Athletic reported on Saturday, September 19 that while Jacobs remains on the Commissioner's Exempt List pending the conclusion of the NFL's investigation into his off-field legal transgressions, the time the RB is missing prior to his likely suspension is going to count toward that punishment whenever the league hands it down. [...] Advertisement
It also may have affected Jacobs' decision to plead no contest to two misdemeanors connected to the domestic incident that led to his arrest in May and subsequent charges.
Jacobs faces no jail time for either the misdemeanor count of battery or the misdemeanor count of criminal damage to property. He has incurred some financial penalties and must also attend counseling and avoid contact with the victim in the case, a woman who is now his ex-girlfriend.