A running back for the Green Bay Packers has entered a plea in connection with an altercation. Josh Jacobs pleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges, including battery and criminal damage to property. The charges stem from an incident involving his girlfriend, who said he threw her to the ground.
As a result of the plea, Jacobs must pay a fine and court costs. The fine amount is $1,000.
Further details about the case and the terms of the plea are available from the source.
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