Cardi B Testifies in Court: Disputing Allegations of Physical Altercation with Security Guard
Cardi B testified in court that she did not physically harm a security guard who accused her of scratching her face and spitting on her during an altercation outside a doctor's office while she was pregnant. The rapper explained that the argument escalated but never turned physical, despite the heated exchange between them. Cardi was in Los Angeles for promotional work during the NBA All-Star Game and was keeping her pregnancy private at the time.
The security guard, Emani Ellis, alleged that Cardi B's actions left her scarred and traumatized, leading to her losing her job. Ellis is seeking damages for medical expenses, emotional distress, lost wages, and punitive damages, with a lawsuit amounting to $24 million. Testimony from a receptionist at the doctor's office supported Cardi's version of events, stating that she did not witness any physical altercation between the two women.
The trial, held in a courthouse in Alhambra, California, is a rare occurrence involving a celebrity. The proceedings are expected to continue next week after a break this week. The testimony shed light on the incident that occurred in 2018 and the differing accounts of what transpired between Cardi B and the security guard.