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Rams receiver Puka Nacua faces new abuse allegations amid contract uncertainty
The NFL is reviewing the receiver under its personal conduct policy as contract extension talks stall.
The short version
- Hallie Aiono, the former partner of Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua, publicly accused him of abuse and neglect during their four-year relationship.
- The NFL is reviewing Nacua under its personal conduct policy following the new claims and a separate March civil lawsuit.
- The Los Angeles Rams reportedly do not plan to sign Nacua to a contract extension prior to the start of the season.
- Potential league discipline and Nacua's legal situation remain unresolved ahead of future contract negotiations.
Key facts
- Hallie Aiono accused Nacua of abuse and neglect across a four-year relationship in a TikTok video that was later removed.[Fox News]
- The NFL is conducting a review of Nacua's off-field behavior under the league's personal conduct policy.[Fox News]
- A March civil lawsuit filed by Madison Atiabi alleged Nacua bit two women and uttered an antisemitic slur at a New Year's Eve party.[Fox News]
- Nacua's attorney denied the lawsuit's claims, characterizing the biting as horseplay and describing the litigation as an attempt at extortion.[Fox News]
- Nacua voluntarily checked into a Los Angeles rehabilitation facility in early March for personal growth.[Fox News]
- The Rams reportedly do not expect to reach an agreement on a long-term contract extension with Nacua ahead of the upcoming season.[Fox News]