Overview

• An L.A. County jury on Tuesday found the rapper not liable in claims brought by former security guard Emani Ellis over a 2018 encounter.
• The panel unanimously determined Ellis did not prove assault, negligence or emotional distress, according to the verdict reported in court.
• Ellis alleged Cardi B spit on her, scratched her face and used racial slurs at a Beverly Hills obstetrician’s office, seeking $24 million in damages.
• Cardi B denied touching Ellis and testified she felt concerned because she was pregnant at the time, while defense witnesses said they saw no physical attack.
• After court, Cardi B threw a marker toward a reporter who asked about unconfirmed pregnancy rumors, telling him to stop disrespecting her.