RSMS Hour 1 | Cardi B Found Not Liable in Court for Assault
Podcast:Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast Published On: Wed Sep 03 2025 Description: Cardi B was found not liable in a civil assault trial involving a former security guard, Emani Ellis, who accused the rapper of assault and emotional distress during a 2018 incident at a Beverly Hills OB/GYN clinic. The Los Angeles jury deliberated for about an hour before unanimously ruling in Cardi B's favor, rejecting claims that she spit on Ellis, physically assaulted her, or used racial slurs. Cardi B testified that while the argument became heated and intense, there was no physical contact. The jury sided with Cardi, clearing her of all civil liability. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.