Puka Nacua has been sued for assault, battery and anti-Semitic comments

The lawsuit was filed this week in Los AngelesAccording to TMZ. The lawsuit also cites sexual violence and neglect.

Plaintiff Madison Atiabi and her attorney, Joseph Carr, allege Nakoa made an anti-Semitic exclamation that emotionally upset her while they were together in Century City.

She says Nakoa bit her and left teeth marks on her shoulder when they were in a truck together later that night, and claims Nakoa also bit her friend’s thumb.

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Pukka Nacua of the Los Angeles Rams celebrates after a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at SoFi Stadium on September 28, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Sean M. Havey/Getty Images)

Nakoa’s lawyer, Levi McEthern, has already strongly denied that Nakoa made any anti-Semitic statements. He described the bites as “caressing.”

McCathern said that “the entire allegation is nothing more than an extortion attempt” and that the sting “left nothing more than a temporary mark,” according to TMZ.

Former Nakoa He apologized for taking an “anti-Semitic” action. on YouTube stream in December. Nacua discussed the landing celebrations on YouTuber Adin Ross’s stream.

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NFL Network reporter Jimmy Erdahl interviews Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua after a game against the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium on December 28, 2024, in Inglewood, California. (Kirby Lee/Imagine Images)

However, many believe the celebration perpetuates harmful anti-Jewish stereotypes.

In the video, Ross instructed Nacua to hit the ball, bend it, and then rub his hands together. Ross, who is Jewish, referred to the movement as his “dance” or “passion.”

Nacua received pushback and issued an apology.

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Pukka Nacua of the Los Angeles Rams walks onto the field during the second half against the San Francisco 49ers at SoFi Stadium on October 2, 2025, in Inglewood, California. (Brooke Sutton/Getty Images)

“When I appeared a few days ago on a live stream on social media, he suggested that I perform a certain action as part of my upcoming Landing celebration,” Nacua said in a statement. “At the time, I had no idea that this action was anti-Semitic in nature and perpetuated harmful stereotypes against Jewish people.” Infographic titled “Standing Up to Jewish Hate.”.

He added: “I sincerely apologize to anyone who was offended by my actions because I do not support any form of racism, bigotry or hatred towards another group of people.”

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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