Hobart-Lawrence police temporarily hold Josh Jacobs records during pending legal challenges The Hobart-Lawrence Police Department is temporarily withholding records related to the Josh Jacobs battery case while legal challenges over their release are pending. Video above: Judge denies motion to permanently seal video The Hobart-Lawrence Police Department is temporarily withholding records related to the Josh Jacobs battery case while legal challenges over their release are pending. That's according to a letter released Tuesday by Hobart-Lawrence Police Chief Michael Renkas in response to WISN 12 News' public records request. The department said it completed its review and determined some records could be released with redactions. However, after notifying the subjects of the records as required under Wisconsin law, attorneys representing those individuals informed the department they intend to seek court orders blocking disclosure. The department said the temporary hold is required during the statutory waiting period and any related court proceedings and does not constitute a denial of the public records request. 12 News has contacted Jacobs' attorneys and the NFL for comment. Officials said they will release records as soon as legally permitted and provide updates as the legal process continues. A judge denied a motion to permanently seal video and other evidence in late September. Jacobs pleaded no contest. The evidence was turned over to the Hobart/Lawrence Police Department, which will determine new requests for the records. All prior requests are denied. Background In a previous statement, attorneys for Jacobs' ex-girlfriend cited our client's desire to protect her privacy, particularly in light of Mr. Jacobs taking responsibility for his actions in the criminal proceeding. The Packers running back pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor charges against him. He took a plea deal for battery and criminal damage to property. Brown County Judge Marc Hammer then signed an order temporarily sealing the evidence in the case. Hammer sentenced Jacobs to a $1,000 f #wisn #crimewatchmilwaukee