Cardi B Cleared of Assault Allegations in $24 Million Lawsuit
Cardi B was found not liable in a $24 million civil assault lawsuit filed by security guard Emani Ellis, who alleged the rapper assaulted her in 2018.
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Overview
- A Los Angeles jury cleared Cardi B of assault allegations in a $24 million civil lawsuit filed by security guard Emani Ellis, who claimed injury in 2018.
- Ellis sought damages for medical expenses, emotional suffering, and lost wages, alleging Cardi B cut her cheek and spat on her outside a medical office.
- Cardi B testified she did not physically touch Ellis but admitted to a profanity-laden shouting match after being followed and filmed by the security guard.
- The rapper's doctor and receptionist testified they did not witness any physical altercations, contributing to the jury's swift verdict in her favor.
- Cardi B expressed gratitude to her legal team and supporters after being cleared, while Ellis's attorney plans to appeal the decision.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources cover this story neutrally. They focus on presenting a balanced account of the civil trial, detailing the allegations, key testimonies, and the jury's verdict without editorializing or using loaded language. Both sides' perspectives and post-verdict reactions are included, allowing readers to form their own conclusions based on the reported facts.
"The jury took only about an hour to clear the Grammy-winning rapper of the allegations of assault, battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress as well as negligence and false imprisonment."
BBC News"Cardi B is walking out of court with her head held high."
USA TODAY"A jury gave Cardi B a quick and absolute victory Tuesday at a trial in the lawsuit of a security guard who alleged the rap star assaulted her at a doctor’s office during her then-secret first pregnancy."
Associated Press"The jury ultimately sided with the rapper, dismissing the case."
ABC News"The jury in Los Angeles found that the security guard did not prove the elements of assault, negligence or emotional distress."
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FAQ
Emani Ellis alleged that Cardi B assaulted her in 2018 by cutting her cheek with a long fingernail and spitting on her, which required plastic surgery and caused emotional suffering, lost wages, and medical expenses.
Cardi B denied physically touching Emani Ellis but admitted to a profanity-laden shouting match after Ellis followed and filmed her outside a medical office during her pregnancy.
Testimonies from Cardi B's doctor and receptionist stated they did not witness any physical altercation, and the office had been closed to other patients to protect her privacy, which bolstered the defense.
Emani Ellis sought damages including medical expenses, compensation for emotional and physical suffering, lost wages, and punitive damages, with Cardi B stating from the stand that the lawsuit demanded $24 million.
The jury found Cardi B not liable for the assault allegations, and Cardi B expressed gratitude to her legal team and supporters, emphatically denying she ever physically touched Emani Ellis.
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