Cardi B vowed to countersue anybody who tries to benefit from her once more after a jury cleared her in an assault lawsuit.

Cardi B walked out of a Los Angeles courtroom on Tuesday (September 2) with a clear slate and a pointy warning after a jury discovered her not liable in a civil assault case introduced by former safety guard Emani Ellis.

The 12-person jury wanted lower than an hour to unanimously facet with the Grammy-winning rapper, rejecting Ellis’ claims that she was scratched, spat on and verbally attacked exterior a Beverly Hills OB-GYN workplace in 2018 whereas Cardi B was pregnant.

The Bronx native testified that the confrontation was verbal solely and that Ellis had crossed the road by filming her with out permission throughout a non-public medical go to.

“To be honest with you, I have missed my kids’ first day of school today,” she stated after the decision. “Because of this, and I’m not even playing around… I swear to God I will say it on my deathbed. I did not touch that woman.”

Ellis maintained her model of occasions and stated by way of her legal professional that she plans to enchantment the choice.

Cardi B Urges Supporters Not To Harass Emani Ellis Online

But for Cardi B, the decision wasn’t only a win—it was a turning level. She made it clear she’s performed taking part in good with individuals she believes are attempting to money in on her identify.

“With that being said, this time around, I’m going to be nice. The next person to try to do a frivolous lawsuit against me, I’m going to countersue, and I’m going to make you pay because this is not okay.”

She additionally pushed again on the concept that celebrities are straightforward targets for settlements.

“So don’t ever think that I’m just going to give you my money that I work hard for,” he stated. “I work hard for my money, for my kids, and for people I take care of. So don’t you ever think that you’re gonna sue me, and I’m just going to settle and just give [you] my money? It’s not going to happen.”

Despite her frustration, Cardi B urged her supporters to not harass Ellis on-line, saying she needed to maneuver ahead with out encouraging hate.

This isn’t the primary time Cardi B has come out on high in courtroom. In 2022, she received a defamation lawsuit in opposition to YouTuber Tasha Okay, who unfold false claims about her private life.

That case ended with a jury awarding Cardi B greater than $4 million, together with $1.3 million in authorized charges.

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