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Cardi B was at a Beverly Hills obstetrician's office when female security guard Emani Ellis claims the Grammy-winner physically and verbally assaulted her.| Court TV
Emani Ellis said she's not disappointed that the verdict was not in her favor, but doesn't believe it reflects the truth. Ellis also said accountability is important, so she's glad she and Cardi B had a chance to look each other in the eye. (9/2/25)| Court TV - Live Trials, Crime News, Courtroom Reporting
When Cardi B was asked how she liked Court TV's coverage of her civil assault trial, the rapper praised the network's "good angles" of her. (9/2/25)| Court TV - Live Trials, Crime News, Courtroom Reporting
Emani Ellis' lawyer, Ron Rosen Janfaza, argued that several witnesses and an incident report proved his client was assaulted, battered and emotionally harmed by Cardi B. He urged the jury to award Ellis a sum that would make her whole again. (9/2/25)| Court TV - Live Trials, Crime News, Courtroom Reporting
Cardi B's defense attorney concluded his closing argument by reiterating his position that neutral witnesses proved that plaintiff Emani Ellis acted aggressively, suffered no injury, and that her claims were unsupported. (9/2/25)| Court TV - Live Trials, Crime News, Courtroom Reporting
Cardi B spoke out after her civil court victory. She thanked her lawyers, the jury, the judge, respectful members of the press, and her supporters. She also issued a warning: The next frivolous suit against her will result in a countersuit. (9/2/25)| Court TV - Live Trials, Crime News, Courtroom Reporting
In a total victory for Cardi B, a jury found that the rapper did not assault security guard Emani Ellis. Ellis' claims against Cardi B., including battery, assault, negligence, and intentional infliction of emotional distress, were rejected. (9/2/25)| Court TV - Live Trials, Crime News, Courtroom Reporting
Cardi B's attorney, Peter J. Anderson, argued that Emani Ellis' account was full of inconsistencies. He also said she failed to prove assault, and that there's no concrete evidence his client struck the security guard or caused her any harm. (9/2/25)| Court TV - Live Trials, Crime News, Courtroom Reporting
Ron Rosen Janfaza, Emani Ellis' attorney presents the plaintiff's closing argument in Cardi B's assault trial. The rapper, whose real name is Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, is fighting a civil lawsuit claiming that she attacked Ellis. (9/2/25)| Court TV - Live Trials, Crime News, Courtroom Reporting
Cardi B was at a Beverly Hills obstetrician's office when female security guard Emani Ellis claims the Grammy-winner physically and verbally assaulted her.| Court TV
Cardi B testified in her civil assault trial that she didn't touch security guard Emani Ellis, insisting the altercation was verbal.| Court TV
Cardi B took the stand to address claims she assaulted security guard Emani Ellis. The rapper said there was no physical contact, just a verbal spat.| Court TV
Cardi B insisted under oath that her altercation with security guard Emani Ellis was strictly verbal, and no physical assault occurred.| Court TV
Plaintiff Emani Ellis testified that Cardi B spat on her, body shamed her and used racial slurs during an altercation in an elevator.| Court TV
Emani Ellis details verbal and physical assaults she says she endured when Cardi B visited a doctor's office in the building she worked in.| Court TV
Security guard Emani Ellis' attorney argued Cardi B cursed at, spat on, and scratched Ellis. Cardi B's defense said Ellis was the aggressor.| Court TV
