Cardi B Is Found Not Liable for Assault in Civil...

A jury in Los Angeles County determined on Tuesday that Cardi B had not assaulted a security guard who claimed that the Bronx rapper and pop star attacked her seven years ago. The civil case involving Cardi B, who was born Belcalis Almanzar, drew wide attention last week after her blunt, unvarnished testimony about what had transpired was broadcast online. The security guard, Emani Ellis, filed a civil complaint against Ms. Almanzar in 2020. During the trial, Ms. Almanzar said Ms. Ellis was seeking $24 million. But a jury rebuffed the allegations, finding that Ms. Ellis had failed to prove any of her claims, which in addition to assault and battery included intentional infliction of emotional distress and negligence.