GREEN BAY, Wis. — Hobart-Lawrence police are temporarily holding records connected to the criminal case involving Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs while legal challenges to their release play out, Police Chief Michael Renkas said in a letter released Tuesday, Oct. 13. The department said it had completed a review and determined that some records could be released with redactions. After the people identified in the records were notified as required by Wisconsin law, their attorneys told police they intended to seek court orders preventing disclosure. The hold is required during the statutory waiting period and any related court proceedings, the department said. It does not amount to a denial of the request. Police said they will release records when legally allowed and provide updates as the process continues. Jacobs’ attorneys were contacted for comment. NFL spokesperson Brian McCarthy said the matter remains under review under the league’s personal conduct policy and declined further comment. The records dispute follows a Brown County judge’s decision in late September to deny a motion to permanently seal video and other evidence in the case. The evidence was then turned over to Hobart-Lawrence police, which is responsible for responding to new records requests. Earlier requests were denied, according to the department’s account. Jacobs pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor charges, battery and criminal damage to property. A judge fined him $1,000 on the battery charge and granted a deferred judgment on the property-damage charge. That charge will be dismissed after a year if Jacobs commits no new crimes, avoids contact with the victim, completes 12 months of supervision and a battery course, and pays restitution. The criminal complaint says the incident occurred May 23 at Jacobs’ home. Jacobs was accused of throwing his girlfriend to the ground and damaging her phone. Prosecutors said video from the residence corroborated relevant portions of the victim’s account. Before the evidence was temporarily sealed, attorneys for Jacobs’ ex-girlfriend said their client wanted to protect her privacy, particularly after Jacobs took responsibility in the criminal proceeding.