Exclusive | Puka Nacua makes shocking claims about bite accuser in lawsuit answer

Nypost · Apr 22, 2026 · 429 words · By Edward Lewis

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Puka Nacua submitted an answer on Tuesday to the lawsuit that alleged he bit a woman on New Year’s Eve, and in the new court filing, the Rams star made some surprising allegations against his accuser, Madison Atiabi.

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Why it matters

Attorneys for Nacua wrote — in the legal filing obtained by The California Post — that Atiabi’s “intoxication, aggressive behavior, and/or escalation, was a substantial factor in causing the alleged injuries” she sustained when the NFL wide receiver sunk his…

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“Any recovery must be reduced accordingly,” the lawyers added.

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Name Calling / Labeling, Selective Omission: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that “Plaintiff was under the influence of alcohol and/or other substances,” Nacua’s attorneys wrote, “which impaired judgment and contributed to the alleged incident and damages.”?
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 12 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: ““Plaintiff was under the influence of alcohol and/or other substances,” Nacua’s attorneys wrote, “which impaired judgment and contributed to the alleged incident and damages.””

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The web search results confirm the exact language used by Nacua's attorneys regarding the plaintiff's intoxication impairing judgment and contributing to the incident.

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web search NEUTRAL — "Plaintiff was under the influence of alcohol and/or other substances," Nacua's attorneys wrote, "which impaired judgment and contributed to the alleged incident and damages."
https://nypost.com/2026/04/22/sports/puka-nacua-says-his-bit…

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web search NEUTRAL — Advancing the effective practice of higher education attorneys for the benefit of the colleges and universities they serve.
https://www.nacua.org/

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web search NEUTRAL — Rams' Puka Nacua went to rehab before being sued for assault and battery, attorney says Nacua's agent said the receiver's decision to enter rehab was not a direct response to the lawsuit.
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/nfl/rams-puka-nacu…

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Claim 2: “He was also spotted at the Lakers vs. Rockets playoff game at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday night.”

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Claim 3: “She claimed at a dinner, he offended her by stating, “F—k all the Jews.””

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Multiple web search results independently report that Atiabi claimed Nacua made the offensive statement, 'f*k all the Jews,' during a dinner.

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web search NEUTRAL — Atiabi, who is Jewish, alleges that during the dinner, Nacua made several offensive comments, including the phrase "f* all the Jews."** This is a huge part of her claim, as she says it caused her ...
https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/news/who-is-madison-atiabi-th…

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web search NEUTRAL — Atiaba filed the temporary restraining order after accusing Nacua of saying "f**k all the Jews" and later biting her during New Year's Eve in Los Angeles. Atiabi claimed Nacua allegedly made the comme…
https://www.iheart.com/content/2026-04-14-ruling-made-on-res…

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web search NEUTRAL — In the court document obtained by ESPN, Atiabi said Nacua said, "f--- all the Jews," and that she "immediately felt uncomfortable and emotionally distressed" because of her Jewish faith.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48306031/rams-puka-nacua…

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Claim 4: “As for the alleged antisemitic remarks, McCathern has staunchly denied Nacua ever muttered them.”

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Multiple web search results confirm that McCathern denied that Nacua ever made the alleged antisemitic remarks.

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Claim 5: “Attorneys for Nacua wrote — in the legal filing obtained by The California Post — that Atiabi’s “intoxication, aggressive behavior, and/or escalation, was a substantial factor in causing the alleged injuries” she sustained when the NFL wide receiver sunk his teeth into her shoulder during a Dec. 31, 2025 night out in Los Angeles.”

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Two separate web search results cite Nacua's attorneys' filing, obtained by The California Post, alleging that Atiabi's intoxication and behavior were substantial factors in the alleged injuries.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Makea "Puka" Nacua (; born May 29, 2001) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Washingto…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puka_Nacua

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web search NEUTRAL — Attorneys for Nacua wrote — in the legal filing obtained by The California Post — that Atiabi's "intoxication, aggressive behavior, and/or escalation, was a substantial factor in causing ...
https://nypost.com/2026/04/22/sports/puka-nacua-says-his-bit…

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web search NEUTRAL — Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua was sued in a California civil court Wednesday over allegations that he made an antisemitic statement and bit two women on New Year's Eve.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7149049/2026/03/26/rams-puk…

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Claim 6: “Nacua entered into rehab in wake of the incident in an effort “to improve his overall behavior in every aspect of his life that he can do it,” according to McCathern.”

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Although Claim 3 mentions rehab, the specific claim that Nacua entered rehab *in wake of the incident* for the purpose stated by McCathern is not corroborated by the provided evidence. The evidence for this claim is entirely absent.

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Claim 7: “The receiver since rejoined the Rams for their offseason workouts, which began on Monday.”

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Claim 8: “She then said when they were in a sprinter van on their way to their next location, he “forcibly bit” her “left shoulder, leaving a circular imprint of his teeth on her body and injuring and harming” her.”

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The web search results mention the biting allegation, but the specific detail about the 'sprinter van' and 'circular imprint' is not corroborated across the multiple search results provided. The core allegation of biting is corroborated, but the specific details are not.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6ArK5Y-61E

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https://www.instagram.com/popular/chinni-gundala-song-reels/

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web search NEUTRAL — Chinni Gundelo Video Song | Andhra King Taluka Ram Pothineni | Bhagyashri Borse #andhrakingtaluka Musiclife 10.1K subscribers Subscribed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-UVLwhb1rk

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Claim 9: “Nacua’s filing features a total of 18 defenses, including an additional one that further alleged Atiabi’s alcohol consumption played a role in the matter.”

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One web search result explicitly states that Nacua's filing features 18 defenses, including one alleging Atiabi's alcohol consumption played a role.

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web search NEUTRAL — Nacua's filing features a total of 18 defenses, including an additional one that further alleged Atiabi's alcohol consumption played a role in the matter.
https://nypost.com/2026/04/22/sports/puka-nacua-says-his-bit…

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web search NEUTRAL — Star Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua has been sued for assault and battery by a woman who says he made an antisemitic statement
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/mar/26/rams-star-puka…

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Claim 10: “Atiabi sued Nacua on March 25 for gender violence, assault and battery, and negligence, alleging he terrorized her while they were out with mutual friends.”

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Multiple web search results confirm that Madison Atiabi filed a lawsuit against Puka Nacua citing gender violence, assault and battery, and negligence, alleging the incident occurred on New Year's Eve.

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web search NEUTRAL — The woman who filed for a restraining order against Puka Nacua on Tuesday is now suing the NFL superstar. Court records show Madison Atiabi filed a lawsuit against Nacua in Los Angeles County on ...
https://nypost.com/2026/03/25/sports/puka-nacuas-assault-acc…

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web search NEUTRAL — The lawsuit cites gender violence, assault and battery, and negligence. The plaintiff, Madison Atiabi, alleged the events happened on New Year's Eve in Century City.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48306031/rams-puka-nacua…

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Claim 11: “Puka Nacua submitted an answer on Tuesday to the lawsuit that alleged he bit a woman on New Year’s Eve, and in the new court filing, the Rams star made some surprising allegations against his accuser, Madison Atiabi.”

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Multiple web search results confirm that Puka Nacua was sued by Madison Atiabi regarding an alleged biting incident and antisemitic remarks on New Year's Eve, and that Nacua's legal filings included counter-allegations against Atiabi.

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web search NEUTRAL — A woman in Los Angeles has filed a civil lawsuit against Puka Nacua alleging the Rams wide receiver made an "unprovoked antisemitic statement" and later bit her on the shoulder.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48306031/rams-puka-nacua…

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web search NEUTRAL — Los Angeles Rams star Puka Nacua was sued for alleged assault and battery by plaintiff Madison Atiabi, who claims he bit her and made an antisemitic remark on New Year's Eve.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/entertainment-celebr…

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web search NEUTRAL — NFL News: Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is currently facing serious legal allegations involving physical assault and hate speech following an incide.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/nfl/news/puka-nac…

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Claim 12: “Nacua’s attorney, Levi McCathern, has acknowledged his client did bite Atiabi, but he said it was the result of mutual “horseplay.””

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Multiple web search results confirm that Nacua's attorney, Levi McCathern, acknowledged the bite but characterized it as mutual 'horseplay.'

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web search NEUTRAL — Nacua's attorney, Levi McCathern, has acknowledged his client did bite Atiabi, but he said it was the result of mutual "horseplay." As for the alleged antisemitic remarks, McCathern has ...
https://nypost.com/2026/04/22/sports/puka-nacua-says-his-bit…

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web search NEUTRAL — After the lawsuit was filed, Nacua said through his attorney Levi McCathern that the bite was "horseplay" and that witnesses he had spoken to did not hear the antisemitic remark, according to ...
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/latest-puka-nacua-legal-ba…

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web search NEUTRAL — Attorney Levi McCathern acknowledged that a bite occurred but categorized it as mutual "horseplay" among friends that left a temporary mark. He flatly rejected the antisemitic slur, stating that sober…
https://nhanfl.com/news/2026/03/26/puka-nacua-faces-explosiv…

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