Cardi B Acquitted in $24 Million Assault Lawsuit by Security Guard
A Los Angeles jury cleared rapper Cardi B of all charges in a $24 million assault lawsuit filed by security guard Emani Ellis, who alleged a 2018 incident caused injuries and job loss.
The GuardianCardi B cleared of assaulting security guard in Los Angeles
CBS NewsCardi B wins case filed by security guard who claimed rapper assaulted her
BBC NewsCardi B cleared of assault in Los Angeles trial
USA TODAYCardi B cleared in $24 million lawsuit over security guard's alleged assault
Overview
Rapper Cardi B was cleared by a Los Angeles Superior Court jury in a $24 million civil assault lawsuit filed by former security guard Emani Ellis, stemming from a 2018 incident.
Ellis accused Cardi B of assaulting her with a long fingernail and spitting on her outside an obstetrician's office in Beverly Hills in February 2018, while Cardi B was four months pregnant.
Ellis sought damages for medical expenses, emotional suffering, and lost wages, claiming the alleged attack caused facial injuries requiring surgery and led to her job loss.
Cardi B denied physical contact, with her doctor and receptionist corroborating her account, testifying they witnessed no altercation during her private obstetrician appointment.
After closing arguments, the jury deliberated for less than an hour, quickly finding Cardi B not liable for assault and battery, fully acquitting her of all charges.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources cover the Cardi B civil trial with a largely neutral approach, presenting both sides of the dispute and the jury's findings without overt bias. They focus on factual reporting of testimonies and the verdict, allowing readers to draw their own conclusions. The coverage avoids loaded language or selective emphasis on one party's narrative.