US EditionCardi B cleared of assault allegations in civil trial
A Los Angeles jury unanimously cleared Cardi B of all assault claims after less than an hour of deliberation in a widely publicized $24 million lawsuit filed by a former security guard.
- Cardi B has been found not liable for assault and battery in a civil case involving Emani Ellis, with a jury declining to award any damages in the $24 million lawsuit.
- The jury ruled that Cardi B does not have to pay the $24 million in damages, concluding the case that began in 2018 with Ellis's lawsuit.
- Cardi B denied any physical altercation, stating her pregnant condition and claiming that Ellis violated her privacy by filming her.
- Following the verdict, Cardi B expressed frustration over a paparazzo's questions, asserting that respect for women is necessary.
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NTV KenyaCalifornia jury clears pop star Cardi B of assault allegations in lawsuit
Hip-hop performer prevails against $24 million civil action Jurors deliberate less than an hour before reaching verdict Cardi B warns she will countersue against next ‘frivolous’ claim ALHAMBRA, California — Pop star Cardi B won a decisive court victory on Tuesday against a security guard who filed a $24 million lawsuit accusing the then-pregnant rap performer of […] The post California jury clears pop star Cardi B of assault allegations in laws…
Cardi B exonerated of assault charges
Pop star Cardi B won a decisive court victory on Tuesday against a security guard who filed a $24 million lawsuit accusing the then-pregnant rap performer of physically assaulting her outside a Beverly Hills obstetrician's office in 2018. The 12-member Los Angeles Superior Court jury deliberated for less than an hour before reaching a unanimous verdict siding with the 32-year-old, Grammy-winning recording artist, whose biggest hits include 'Taki…
Cardi B Celebrates Court Victory in $10,000 Polka Dot Suit and Immediately Ditches Her Pants
The "Drip" rapper celebrated her legal victory by teasing a new song on TikTok.Getty Images Cardi B at Paris Fashion Week in 2025.The GistCardi B wore a polka dot pantsuit for a court appearance on Tuesday, September 2.The rapper was accused of assault in a $24 million lawsuit brought by her former security guard; a judge cleared her of all charges.The mom of two celebrated her legal win by dancing pantsless on TikTok.Cardi B is celebrating her …
Cardi B cleared in $24 million lawsuit filed by former security guard
Cardi B has been found not liable in a $24 million civil lawsuit. Former security guard Emani Ellis accused her of assault during a 2018 OB-GYN appointment in Beverly Hills. Ellis alleged that Cardi B — whose real name is Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar — scratched her cheek with long fingernails, spat on her and hurled insults during the appointment. She claimed the injuries required plastic surgery and cost her the security job. Cardi B’s defense a…
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