American rapper Cardi B has been cleared of assault charges in a $24 million civil lawsuit filed by security guard Emani Ellis.
The lawsuit stemmed from a 2018 incident outside a doctor’s office in Beverly Hills, where Ellis claimed Cardi B attacked her with fingernails and spat on her.
However, the jury deliberated for less than an hour and found Cardi B not liable for assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence, and false imprisonment.
During the trial, Cardi B denied the allegations, stating that Ellis followed her, filmed her on her phone and refused to give her personal space.
Cardi B was four months pregnant at the time of the incident and was trying to keep her pregnancy private, which led the medical office to close for the day.
After the verdict, Cardi B expressed relief and emphasised that she works hard for her money and won’t settle for frivolous lawsuits.
She also urged her fans to respect Ellis’ privacy.
