Tierra Malcolm, the receptionist current throughout the alleged 2018 incident involving Cardi B and safety guard Emani Ellis at an OB-GYN workplace, testified that she noticed no bodily confrontation. On August 27, Malcolm informed the court docket that whereas she overheard a heated verbal alternate, there was no contact between the rapper and Ellis.

Recalling the occasion, she mentioned she entered the hallway amid the dispute and noticed, “They never got physical.” Malcolm famous a scratch on her personal face afterward however advised it could have been brought on by Ellis moderately than Cardi B. She added that she positioned herself between the 2 to assist de-escalate tensions, inadvertently turning her again to the rapper throughout the altercation.

The incident reportedly occurred after the clinic adjusted its schedule to supply privateness for Cardi B, who was 4 months pregnant on the time.

OB-GYN Corroborates Receptionist’s Account

Dr. David Finke, the attending OB-GYN, supported Malcolm’s model of occasions, confirming that the receptionist sustained a shoulder damage inflicted by Ellis, whereas Cardi B didn’t interact bodily. The testimony strengthened the protection’s argument that Cardi B, smaller in stature, wouldn’t have initiated an assault.

The confrontation reportedly started when Cardi B accused Ellis of recording her with out permission. Her attorneys emphasised the disparity in dimension and aggression, noting, “She was facing someone who testified they were 240-250 pounds, wearing military boots, and aggressively approaching her.” They added that it was Ellis who issued the menace, “I will fk your st up,” prompting bystanders to intervene.

The court docket has but to succeed in a verdict. The proceedings underscore the challenges of navigating high-profile disputes and illustrate how public notion can form narratives in celebrity-related instances.