Cardi B wins civil assault trial brought by security guard, says she’ll deny charges ‘on my deathbed’

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In simpler terms, Cardi B was successful in a legal dispute with a security guard from Beverly Hills, following a trial where Cardi B’s testimonies, which were at times vivid and amusing, led to jovial reactions from the jury members.

Emani Ellis filed a lawsuit against Cardi B for $24 million, alleging that she was physically assaulted, battered, and emotionally distressed following an altercation in a hallway near an obstetrician’s office. According to Ellis, during the incident, Cardi B scratched her with long nail extensions, causing a scar on her face.

After a brief discussion, the jury determined that the hip-hop artist was not responsible for any charges brought against them.

Outside the court, Cardi B declared under oath – a promise she’d maintain even at death’s door – that she never laid a hand on that particular woman. Additionally, she lamented that the civil trial had kept her from being present for her children’s first day back at school.

She expressed her gratitude by saying, “I’d like to thank my attorneys, the jury members, the honorable judge, and the professional media for their respective roles.

Cardi B, also known as Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, asserted that she didn’t physically interact with the security guard in a manner that involved touching, scratching, or spitting; she suspected he was recording her using his phone. On the day of the occurrence – February 24, 2018 – the rapper was expectant, being four months pregnant and had an appointment scheduled.

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It’s reported that the renowned rap artist Cardi B is facing legal action due to an alleged altercation in Las Vegas. The accusations involve assault, battery, and negligence, as Cardi B is said to have hurled her microphone towards a spectator during the incident.

At the Beverly Hills building where Cardi B went for a health check-up, Ellis worked as a security guard. During his routine patrol, he noticed Cardi B stepping out of an elevator. Overcome with enthusiasm, he exclaimed, “Wow, that’s Cardi B!” while testifying about the event.

Cardi B’s accuser claimed that following an interaction, Cardi B said to her, “What’s your reason for telling people they’ve spotted me at the doctor’s office?” This allegation was made during the course of the four-day trial, as testified by Cardi B herself.

According to Ellis, Cardi B resorted to profane language, including the N-word and other derogatory terms, hurled insults, threatened employment, criticized her physical appearance, and ridiculed her career progression. Ellis also claimed that Cardi B spat on her, made a physical attack by swinging at her, and left a scratch on her cheek with a 2-3 inch fingernail.

But jurors believed Cardi B’s version of events, which was that Ellis was the aggressor.

In a courtroom in Alhambra, the rapper asserted that the plaintiff was seeking monetary compensation, not physically engaging in any altercation with her. According to Cardi B, there was a heated verbal exchange between them, but no further physical confrontation occurred.

As a movie enthusiast, I recounted to the jury how I exclaimed to Mr. Ellis, “Excuse me, could you please step back? What’s with the proximity? Why are you filming me? Don’t you have a role in ensuring safety and security?

She testified, “It’s striking to me, ‘The girl is quite large!'” or more colloquially, “She’s wearing some massive boots. I found myself thinking, ‘Oh boy, what have I got myself into now?’

At the time of the occurrence, the rapper stated that she stood at a height of 5 feet 3 inches and weighed approximately 130 pounds, while also being pregnant. In her own words, she wouldn’t have attempted to engage in a physical altercation with the guard, given his much larger size.

In court, Cardi B humorously responded to being asked if she was “disabled” during the incident by saying, “At that point in my pregnancy, I was extremely limited,” she quipped, rolling her eyes. “Do you really want to know what I couldn’t do?

In my role as Dr. Finke’s receptionist, I had the privilege of welcoming Cardi B into our office that day. As we were navigating through the usual procedures, I noticed Ellis approaching Cardi B in a manner that seemed unsettling. Feeling compelled to intervene for safety reasons, I stepped between them. Unfortunately, in the ensuing moments, Ellis reached out and unintentionally caused me to sustain a cut on my forehead.

In simpler terms, during the testimonies, Finke stated that he witnessed the guard inflict the injury on Ellis and also strike the receptionist’s shoulder. Additionally, Finke claimed that Ellis did not have any injuries. Both individuals testified that they never observed Cardi B physically harming Ellis.

During the final pleas on Tuesday, Cardi B’s lawyer, Ron Rosen Janfaza, addressing the jurors, emphasized, “It’s crucial that Cardi B faces accountability.” Since there was no video evidence available, he posed the question to the jurors, “Do you trust, Ms. Ellis, a guard with an admirable record? She is a responsible citizen in our community,” he said.

In a court setting, attorney Rosen Janfaza pointed out that under questioning, the rapper admitted to being physically close (chest-to-chest) with another person while insults were being thrown. He argued that this physical contact alone constituted an unwanted touch and battery against his client. Additionally, he mentioned that neither the receptionist nor the doctor witnessed the approximately 40-50 seconds during which Cardi B allegedly called his client fat, spat on her, and attempted to hit her.

He said his client suffered for seven years, and “this was a violent attack.”

According to Peter Anderson, Cardis B’s lawyer, he emphasized that jurors should use their everyday reasoning to disregard the security guard’s account. The majority of the evidence points towards Cardis B only shouting and swearing, which, as per Anderson, is not a grounds for a lawsuit.

As a loyal fan, I’d rephrase it as follows: “I firmly believe that Cardi B didn’t harm the plaintiff, as suggested by the compelling evidence presented.” Anderson pointed out that the bodyguard testified that she never filed a police report, avoided seeking immediate medical attention, neglected to apply a Band-Aid on the scratch, and instead opted to rest at home after the incident.

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2025-09-03 03:31