Puka Nacua's lawyer vows to sue alleged bite victim for defamation
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Key Points:
- Rams receiver Puka Nacua is facing a lawsuit alleging he bit a woman twice on New Year’s Eve, which he and his lawyer vehemently deny.
- Nacua’s attorney, Levi McCathern, plans to countersue the plaintiff for defamation and accuses the plaintiff of blackmail, citing demands for millions of dollars to keep the allegations private.
- McCathern questions the timing of the lawsuit, noting it was filed over three months after the incident and shortly after another player’s record contract, suggesting a lack of credibility.
- Video evidence released by TMZ shows Nacua asleep during the incident, with the plaintiff nearby, which McCathern claims contradicts the allegations.
- The Rams may delay paying Nacua or seek contractual protections depending on the outcome of the legal proceedings, which could affect his standing with the league.
