Intro
In a dramatic turn of events Cardi B took stand in Los Angeles this week, strongly denying she physically harmed her accuser.
The security gaurd Emani Ellis alleges the rapper scratched and spat on her during 2018 fight claims that have now been met with visible rebuttal.
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Key Highlights
Verbal not physical
Cardi B insist there was no physical touch. “It was like verbal war but it did not get physical all” she told jury.
Privacy Worries
The rapper says she felt cornered and violated Ellis followed and recorded her as she rised from elevator, sparking disturbance over her then secret pregnancy.
Claims
Ellis maintains she was traumatized pointing to medical treatment for scar she attributes to fingernail and seeking $24 million in damages.
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Why It Matters
The case is not courtroom drama it center on themes of celebrity privacy and emotional distress.
With eye catching courtroom moments making headlines this trial underscores how public figures navigate personal securit media attention.