Overview

• On the stand Aug. 26–27, Cardi B testified she never touched Emani Ellis, describing a chest-to-chest argument while four months pregnant.
• Ellis alleges the rapper struck and spat on her, used racial slurs, and later leveraged celebrity to get her fired, seeking $24 million in damages.
• Clinic witnesses — receptionist Tierra Malcolm and OB-GYN Dr. David Finke — told jurors they saw no assault and reported the receptionist was the one injured.
• Courtroom exchanges over wigs, legal terms and pregnancy drew laughter, with broadcast clips fueling widespread memes and social media commentary.
• The Los Angeles County trial in Alhambra is off until after Sept. 1, when testimony and the civil proceedings are expected to continue.