Cardi B case: Jury clears rapper of $24M lawsuit; security guard alleged assault in 2018
Wednesday, 3 September 2025 () Cardi B was found not liable in a civil lawsuit brought by a security guard who alleged the rapper assaulted her at a doctor's office in 2018. Emani Ellis claimed Cardi scratched and spat on her during an argument when the rapper was secretly pregnant. Cardi denied touching Ellis, calling the case frivolous and vowing to countersue similar claims.
Cardi B can breathe easy now that she's just been found not liable of assault and battery in a civil case by a unanimous jury, and won't have to pay any damages -- and she plans to countersue anyone in..
Cardi B spoke to reporters outside the courthouse after winning her civil case, expressing gratitude to her legal team, the jury, and supporters. The rapper, who said she missed her children’s first..
Cardi B is facing a civil lawsuit from former security guard Emani Ellis, who alleges the rapper assaulted her at an OB-GYN office in 2018, leaving injuries that required plastic surgery and costing..
Cardi B recently appeared in a Los Angeles court where she won the lawsuit accusing her of assault, filed by a security guard after 7 years. But the rapper made... Mid-Day
Wednesday, 3 September 2025 ()
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