Cardi B vowed to countersue anybody who tries to reap the benefits of 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 aspect 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 trustworthy with you, I’ve missed my youngsters’ first day of college immediately,” she stated after the decision. “Due to this, and I’m not even taking part in round… I swear to God I’ll say it on my deathbed. I didn’t contact that girl.”

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 On-line

However for Cardi B, the decision wasn’t only a win—it was a turning level. She made it clear she’s achieved taking part in good with folks she believes try to money in on her identify.

“With that being stated, this time round, I’m going to be good. The following particular person to attempt to do a frivolous lawsuit towards me, I’m going to countersue, and I’m going to make you pay as a result of this isn’t okay.”

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

“So don’t ever suppose that I’m simply going to present you my cash that I work exhausting for,” he stated. “I work exhausting for my cash, for my youngsters, and for folks I maintain. So don’t you ever suppose that you simply’re gonna sue me, and I’m simply going to settle and simply give [you] my cash? It’s not going to occur.”

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

This isn’t the primary time Cardi B has come out on prime in court docket. In 2022, she received a defamation lawsuit towards YouTuber Tasha Ok, 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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