Cardi B Wins Lawsuit: Security Guard's New Trial Denied

A Los Angeles judge has officially denied a new trial for Emani Ellis, a former security guard who had sued Cardi B for assault. Ellis alleged that the rapper assaulted her in 2018 while she was working at a doctor's office. She claimed the incident left her with injuries requiring plastic surgery.

Cardi B's defense team argued Ellis's claims for a new trial were baseless, particularly the claim that the rapper intimidated jurors by throwing a pen. The judge agreed, stating that even if true, the pen-toss speculation was unconvincing given the nature of the claims. The court affirmed that sufficient credible evidence supported the original jury's verdict.

During the initial trial, Cardi B testified that she never physically touched Ellis. She stated the encounter was purely verbal, stemming from her concern about being recorded while concealing her pregnancy. The jury ultimately sided with Cardi B, finding Ellis had not proven her claims of assault, battery, or emotional distress.