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Rams WR Puka Nacua Went to Rehab Before Being Sued for Assault and Battery by a Woman, Attorney Says
Attorney Levi McCathern said Nacua entered a luxury treatment center and will stay for a while longer as the Rams monitor his off-field conduct.
- On Wednesday, Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua voluntarily checked into a private Malibu rehabilitation facility, his attorney Levi McCathern confirmed, focusing on health and personal growth ahead of the upcoming season.
- This move follows a civil lawsuit filed last month by Madison Atiabi, alleging Nacua made an "unprovoked antisemitic statement" on New Year's Eve and bit her shoulder; McCathern denies the allegations "in the strongest possible terms."
- Coach Sean McVay said on Monday that the Rams are gathering facts regarding the incident, stating "I trust this kid's heart" and expressing hope the situation allows Nacua to "learn and grow."
- General manager Les Snead and Rams COO Tony Pastoors noted that on-field performance is not the only factor when considering contract extensions, for which Nacua is eligible for a deal potentially surpassing the $120 million guaranteed to Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
- McCathern stated Nacua plans to complete the program in time to participate in upcoming Organized Team Activities, though the Rams are scheduled to begin those offseason workouts on April 20 with no public timetable for his departure.
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NFL Superstar Checks Into Rehab
Puka Nacua has checked into rehab after allegations he bit a woman while intoxicated on New Year’s Eve, according to his lawyer. The Los Angeles Rams receiver’s attorney, Levi McCathern, confirmed to The California Post on Wednesday that Nacua is at a luxury treatment center in Malibu. McCathern said the stay was not a direct response to the lawsuit filed by Nacua’s accuser, Madison Atiabi, but added that “the combination of stories ya’ll have r…
Puka Nacua Is In Rehab
Levi McCathern, an attorney representing Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, told The California Post on Wednesday that his client has checked into a rehab center in Malibu. Last month, Nacua was sued by a woman named Madison Atiabi, who says that Nacua bit her and made an antisemitic comment on New Year's Eve. According to Atiabi's suit, Nacua, who previously apologized for doing an antisemitic dance on camera, said, "Fuck all the Jews" while out to…
Sports World Reacts To Puka Nacua Checking Into Rehab After He Spent Recent Months Terrorizing Greater Los Angeles Area
puka nacua at a hockey game After spending much of the offseason raising concerns with his behavior and apparent substance abuse, Los Angeles Rams Pro Bowl wide receiver Puka Nacua was confirmed this week to have checked into a rehab facility to get help. Nacua has been in rehab for a few weeks now. The Rams’ star pass catcher checked into a luxury treatment center in Malibu in early March that specializes in drug and alcohol addiction, chronic …
Rams WR Puka Nacua went to rehab before being sued for assault by woman: Lawyer
LOS ANGELES -- Los Angeles Rams All-Pro wide receiver Puka Nacua is in rehab and was there before he was sued for assault and battery by a woman who says he made an antisemitic statement and bit her on the shoulder on New Year's Eve, according to his attorney.
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