Packers' Josh Jacobs to be released from custody, charging decision not yet made
Posted: May 27, 2026 12:34 PM CDT
CBS 58 BROWN COUNTY, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Packers running back Josh Jacobs will be released from custody, according to the district attorney's office, as a final charging decision has not yet been made.
Police arrested Jacobs on Tuesday and referred several charges of domestic violence to the district attorney's office for review.
In an update Wednesday, the Brown County District Attorney's Office said in part:
"It is common for our office to review referrals where law enforcement has made a mandatory arrest for domestic abuse, but our office chooses to release the individual from custody and request further investigation before making a formal charging decision.
"After reviewing the available evidence in this case, the Brown County District Attorney's Office is not yet prepared to make a formal charging decision. Our office has requested additional investigation, as there is reason to believe that additional evidence may exist that would impact whether criminal charges are appropriate, and what charges would be issued. Mr. Jacobs will be released from custody at this time, and a final charging decision will be made by our office at a later date."
An investigation remains open and ongoing.
Jacobs' legal team released the following statement Wednesday afternoon:
"We are extremely pleased that Josh has been released from custody and that no criminal charges have been filed against him. As we previously stated, we encourage everyone to keep an open mind while the matter is fully reviewed. We remain confident that, once all of the evidence is gathered and evaluated, it will confirm that no charges should be brought against Josh in the future."
-David Z. Chesnoff, Richard A. Schonfeld, and Clarence Duchac
