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Cardi B Cleared in $24M Lawsuit; Plans Countersuit

9/4/2025

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Summary

Cardi B Cleared

Cardi B was cleared of liability in a $24 million civil lawsuit related to a 2018 assault on security guard Emani Ellis.
The jury took less than an hour to deliberate, with Cardi denying any physical contact and citing privacy invasion.
Cardi expressed gratitude to her legal team and fans, signaling intentions to countersue for frivolous claims.
Emani Ellis plans to appeal the verdict, pursuing accountability despite the jury's decision.

Summary

Cardi B Cleared

Cardi B was cleared of liability in a $24 million civil lawsuit related to a 2018 assault on security guard Emani Ellis.
The jury took less than an hour to deliberate, with Cardi denying any physical contact and citing privacy invasion.
Cardi expressed gratitude to her legal team and fans, signaling intentions to countersue for frivolous claims.
Emani Ellis plans to appeal the verdict, pursuing accountability despite the jury's decision.

History

Historical Context

The 1994 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in *New York Times Co. v. Sullivan* established that public figures must prove actual malice in defamation cases, significantly impacting legal standards for media and celebrities. This precedent influences contemporary cases, such as Cardi B's recent $24 million lawsuit, highlighting ongoing tensions between public scrutiny and personal privacy rights in the digital age.

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Cardi B Cleared

Cardi B was cleared of liability in a $24 million civil lawsuit related to a 2018 assault on security guard Emani Ellis.
The jury took less than an hour to deliberate, with Cardi denying any physical contact and citing privacy invasion.
Cardi expressed gratitude to her legal team and fans, signaling intentions to countersue for frivolous claims.
Emani Ellis plans to appeal the verdict, pursuing accountability despite the jury's decision.

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