By Alice Besidski
In a 24 million dollar civil lawsuit, famous rapper Cardi B and security guard Emani Ellis faced off regarding an incident outside an obstetrician’s office in 2018. According to Police 1, Ellis accused Cardi B, legal name Belicalis Marlenis of both verbally and physically assaulting her, leading the lawsuit. Eventually, after a four-day trial, the jury sided with Cardi B, dismissing Ellis’ 24 million dollar claim.
At the time, Cardi B was pregnant and attempting to keep this fact private, and Ellis, a security guard at the building, was allegedly intent on recording the rapper to reveal her presence at the doctor’s office and her pregnancy.
Cardi B admitted to yelling obscenities at Ellis, however she denied ever physically assaulting her. Cardi B stated that she was trying to prevent Ellis from invading her personal space and blasting her private life on the internet.
Additionally, Tierra Malcolm, who was the receptionist at the office, was a witness to the incident, testifying that she did not see any physical altercation between Cardi B and the security guard. Her testimony supported Cardi B’s account that the incident was only a verbal dispute.
It was declared by the jury that Cardi B was not liable for any damages, and that she was cleared of all charges, bringing the civil lawsuit to an end.
After the trial, Ellis did not respond to requests for comments. However, Cardi B told news reporters after the trial that “I did not touch that woman. I did not touch that girl. I didn’t lay my hands on that girl.”
IHS students shared their own opinions on the trial. “I truly thought the case was funny in the sense that it seemed completely artificial or forged,” said sophomore Wyatt Cloutman “I mean, lying about physical abuse when you’re abusing someone’s personal space for 24 million dollars is absurd.”
“Honestly, I think people target celebrities because they think it’s an easy way to make a lot of money,” said sophomore Joseph Brandstaeder. “It’s satisfying to see the court side with Cardi B.”
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