California jury rules in Cardi B's favor in a $24 million civil trial over an alleged assault incident
Cardi B Acquitted of Assault and Rejected $24 Million Penalty Claim in Court Case
Rapper Cardi B has been cleared of assault allegations and the $24 million penalty claim she faced, following a civil trial in California. The verdict, reached on Tuesday, brings an end to a long-running case involving the high-profile artist.
The case, brought by Emani Ellis, Cardi B's former security guard, was related to an incident in 2018. Ellis alleged that during an altercation in the hallway of a Beverly Hills obstetrician's office, Cardi B assaulted her and used multiple racial slurs. However, the jury unanimously acquitted Cardi B of the bodily injury charges.
Cardi B, whose real name is Belcalis Marlenis Almanzar, denied the accusations and insisted she never touched Ellis. Testifying in court, the rapper stated that the confrontation began when Ellis started filming her as she exited an elevator.
The case attracted significant media attention due to Cardi B's high profile. As she entered the courthouse, she raised her middle finger in response to a photographer who called out to her for a picture. The case comes as Cardi B continues to balance her music career with ongoing legal challenges.
The jury's decision to reject the $24 million civil lawsuit against Cardi B is a formal clearance of her name in the case. The rapper said this invasion of privacy sparked the exchange but rejected suggestions of physical or verbal assault. Ellis further claimed that the rapper's actions led to her dismissal from her job as a security guard.
This is a significant victory for Cardi B, who has faced numerous legal challenges in recent years. The rapper's legal team is expected to issue a statement following the verdict. The acquittal is a relief for Cardi B and her fans, who have supported her throughout the case.
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