Cardi B has spoken out after a Los Angeles jury found the rapper not liable in a civil lawsuit brought by former security guard Emani Ellis over an alleged 2018 confrontation at a Beverly Hills medical office.
The verdict, which multiple outlets reported took roughly one hour , carried financial implications—the jury decided whether the rapper would owe damages claimed by Ellis—and legal implications.
Ellis has announced she plans to appeal.
Newsweek reached out to Cardi B's representative for comment on Wednesday via email outside regular working hours.
Why It Matters
The case tested claims of physical injury, emotional distress and lost wages and posed questions about liability for a public figure whose courtroom testimony drew substantial public attention. Civil juries decide li