Puka Nacua likely won’t face charges after bizarre biting incident

Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua could very well avoid criminal charges over allegations he bit a woman on New Year’s Eve . A spokesperson for the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office told The California Post on Monday that following an investigation into claims that Nacua attacked Madison Atiabi while the two were partying on Dec. 31, prosecutors have opted against filing charges against the NFL superstar for now.

Puka Nacua was accused of biting Madison Atiabi on New Year’s Eve. London Entertainment for CA Post “This matter has been assigned for a City Attorney Hearing, a pre-filing diversion available to eligible individuals that is an alternative to misdemeanor criminal prosecution,” Ivor B. Pine told The Post.

“Charges are not filed against the respondent at this time, however, the case stays open throughout the length of the statute of limitations. It can be re-evaluated if there are further developments. ” A City Attorney Hearing, according the Los Angeles City Attorney’s website , “is an informal proceeding that is conducted as an alternative to a misdemeanor criminal prosecution.

Madison Atiabi alleged Puka Nacua bit her on the shoulder while the two were out in Los Angeles on Dec. 31. Superior Court of California “The purpose is to develop alternative resolution in cases where a crime has been committed but prosecution may be inappropriate.