Josh Jacobs’ court hearing canceled as prosecutors dig deeper into domestic violence accusations

Josh Jacobs’ anticipated court hearing will not go down on Wednesday as originally planned — the proceedings have been canceled after prosecutors said they needed more time to look into the disturbing allegations against the Green Bay Packers running back.

Jacobs, who was taken into police custody earlier this week over claims that he was involved in a domestic violence incident on May 23, was initially scheduled to appear before a Brown County Circuit Court judge in Wisconsin at 2 p.m.

However, Brown County District Attorney David L. Lasee wrote in a statement to The California Post that “after reviewing the available evidence in this case,” the hearing has been called off.

“The Brown County District Attorney’s Office is not yet prepared to make a formal charging decision,” Lasee said. “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.”

Jacobs, who had been behind bars on charges of battery, criminal damage to property, disorderly conduct, strangulation and suffocation, and intimidation of a victim since Tuesday afternoon, was released at 12:20 p.m. Wednesday, according to Brown County Jail records.

The specific allegations that were levied against Jacobs by his accuser have not been made available — though Jacobs’ attorneys, David Chesnoff and Richard Schonfeld, said in a statement on Tuesday he strongly denied them nonetheless.

On Wednesday, Chesnoff and Schofeld added they were “pleased” with the district attorney’s decision to abstain from charges at this time.

“As we previously stated, we encourage everyone to keep an open mind while the matter is fully reviewed,” the lawyers said. “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.”

A Brown County Circuit Court official told The Post they “will send him a summons in the mail telling him when to appear” if prosecutors ultimately decide to levy formal charges against Jacobs.

“The investigation remains open and is ongoing,” Lasee said. “Therefore, the Brown County District Attorney’s Office will make no further comment about the case at this time.”

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