Puka Nacua Accused of Biting and Antisemitic Remarks in New Year's Eve Incident
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is now at the center of a contentious legal dispute that extends far beyond the football field, involving serious allegations of physical misconduct and offensive remarks during a New Year's Eve gathering in Century City, Los Angeles. According to court documents and detailed reports, a woman has accused Nacua of biting both her and a companion on the evening of December 31, 2025, with the claims escalating to describe what she termed a pattern of increasingly aggressive behavior.
Details of the Allegations and Escalating Conduct
The woman's account provides a timeline that begins at a dinner event, where she alleges Puka Nacua made a deeply distressing remark, stating, "f*** all the Jews." She described this as the initial spark for what she claims became an "escalating course of rude or vulgar, threatening, violent, and harassing conduct." The situation reportedly intensified later that night inside a Sprinter van after the group departed the restaurant.
In the van, the woman alleges that Nacua became overly familiar and "touchy-feely" before suddenly biting her friend's thumb with such force that the friend screamed in acute pain. Moments later, she claims he turned toward her and bit her shoulder hard enough to break the skin, leaving a visible circular imprint. A photograph of the alleged injury was submitted as part of her application for a temporary restraining order, adding a tangible element to the accusations.
Nacua's Legal Team Denies Broader Accusations
Puka Nacua, through his attorney Levi McCathern, has firmly denied the broader allegations, even as certain aspects of the incident remain contested. McCathern characterized the interaction as mere "horseplay" and acknowledged at least one bite, but described it as leaving only a "temporary mark." He also strongly rejected the claim of antisemitic remarks, asserting that witnesses present did not hear Nacua make such a comment, thereby challenging the credibility of the accuser's narrative.
Post-Incident Developments and Legal Maneuvers
The dispute did not conclude with the New Year's Eve incident itself. The woman claims she filed a police report the following day and later participated in a mediation session in March 2026. During this session, she alleges that Nacua's legal team threatened to "contact TMZ and other press and media outlets and to disseminate false, inaccurate, and/or deliberately exaggerated public statements about the events of December 31, 2025." In response, McCathern has labeled the case a shakedown attempt, alleging that the woman is seeking millions of dollars in damages, which he argues undermines the legitimacy of her claims.
Current Legal Status and Upcoming Proceedings
For now, a Los Angeles judge has denied the request for a temporary restraining order against Puka Nacua, indicating that the initial evidence may not have met the legal threshold for immediate action. However, the case remains active and ongoing, with another hearing scheduled for April 14. Both sides are expected to continue presenting their accounts and evidence, potentially leading to further developments in this high-profile legal battle that could impact Nacua's reputation and career with the Los Angeles Rams.
