Overview

• Receptionist Tierra Malcolm testified she stepped between Cardi B and Emani Ellis and did not see any physical contact, adding a scratch she noticed likely came from Ellis.
• OB‑GYN Dr. David Finke told the court he did not see Cardi B spit, swing, hit, or scratch Ellis and said he saw Ellis strike the receptionist and heard her issue a threat.
• Cardi B testified that the confrontation was verbal, not physical, saying she was secretly pregnant, around 130 pounds, and reacted after believing Ellis was recording her.
• Ellis is seeking $24 million in damages and alleges Cardi B scratched her with a long nail, spat on her, used a racial slur, and tried to swing at her.
• Proceedings in Los Angeles are being televised, with courtroom exchanges about wigs and nails going viral as the judge at times urged a cooler tone from questioning.