New Video Emerges in Puka Nacua Allegations Saga
The controversy surrounding Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua has intensified with the release of new video footage from the night of the alleged incident. The video, obtained by TMZ, shows Nacua's accuser dancing provocatively near the unconscious football star in the back of a Sprinter van on New Year's Eve.
Details of the Allegations and New Evidence
The woman has accused Nacua of biting her left shoulder during a group outing in the Century City area of Los Angeles, claiming the bite broke her skin and left a circular imprint of his teeth. She also alleged that Nacua used anti-Semitic slurs during dinner earlier in the evening, describing this as the "first act in what became an escalating course of rude or vulgar, threatening, violent, and harassing conduct."
In the newly emerged video, a woman dressed in white—allegedly the accuser—is seen "twerking" to Sexyy Red's 'Bow Bow Bow (F My Baby Dad)' while Nacua lies passed out on a seat in the background. This footage has sparked questions about the timeline of events, as the racy dancing reportedly occurred after the alleged biting incident.
Legal Battle and Denials
Nacua has vehemently denied all allegations "in the strongest possible terms." His attorney, Levi McCathern, issued a blistering statement accusing the woman of attempting to "blackmail" the NFL player. McCathern emphasized that the case does not involve sexual or domestic violence allegations and disputed the anti-Semitism claims, citing a sober witness who stated Nacua never made such comments.
The attorney highlighted that the woman continued to spend time with Nacua after the alleged incident, as evidenced by the video of her dancing and partying at a club. He also noted the timing of the legal action—nearly three months after the incident and shortly after fellow wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba's record-breaking contract—as undermining the credibility of the accusations.
Court Documents and Police Report
The woman applied for a temporary restraining order, which included her account of the evening and a photo of the alleged bite mark. According to court documents, she claimed Nacua became "touchy-feely" before biting her friend's thumb and then her shoulder. A day after the incident, she contacted police and filed an incident report.
Nacua's legal team plans to escalate the conflict by filing a defamation lawsuit, asserting that the allegations are false and damaging. McCathern revealed that their office was previously contacted with demands for millions of dollars to keep the allegations private, which he labeled as blackmail rather than a legitimate legal claim.
