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Ellis v. Cardi B Civil Assault Trial - Opening Statements, Witnesses, Cardi B testimony pt. 1

2025-10-02 Entertainment
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Emily D. Baker
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Cardi B Civil Trial: Security Guard Assault Claims, Discovery Failures, and Hostile Witness Performance

Analyze how extensive discovery conflicts and celebrity testimony shape the narrative in a high-profile civil assault trial. Learn why clear evidence presentation is vital when opposing counsel shifts stories under cross-examination.

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  • Plaintiff Imani Ellis claimed Cardi B assaulted her, spitting, screaming, and scratching her face following an alleged unwarranted filming attempt.
  • Defense strategy heavily focused on impeaching Ellis using her initial incident report, which noted a scratch on her nose, contradicting her later testimony about a cheek scar.
  • The trial provided a prime example of civil procedure mechanics, including confusing arguments over witness disclosure and the formal calling of the defendant as a hostile witness.
  • Cardi B's testimony was praised for its linear, direct explanation, contrasting sharply with the defense’s portrayal of Ellis as inconsistent.

This recap covers the opening statements, inconsistent plaintiff testimony, and expert medical testimony presented during the Ellis v. Cardi B civil case. Review attorney performance, the judge's firm control over procedure, and the unique dynamic when a celebrity defendant takes the stand.

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THE DOCKET 0:00 Welcome 5:14 Road So Far 10:55 Plaintiff's Opening Statements ⚖️ 27:33 Summary of Plaintiff's Attorney 29:26 Defendant's Opening Statements ⚖️ 48:55 Summary of Defendant's Attorney Plaintiff Witnesses 52:48 #1 Emani Ellis - Plaintiff's Testimony ⚖️ 1:07:27 Plaintiff Needed Plastic Surgery For Injury But Never Disclosed That 1:14:40 Images - Security Podium & Layout of Building 1:40:35 Summary of Direct Examination 1:14:57 Cross Examination ⚖️ 1:54:00 Where's the Incident Report? 2:00:40 Judge Asks If Attorneys Exchanged Exhibits 2:11:15 Cross Examination Continues ⚖️ 2:17:30 She Was On The Phone 2:33:05 Deposition Video 2:42:50 Deposition Video Again - Can't Find Pictures 2:43:50 She Was Fired 2:46:40 Filed Workers Comp Claim 2:55:45 She Called The Receptionist To Help Her Out 2:57:08 Re-Direct Examination ⚖️ 3:08:05 Summary of Day 1 3:09:40 Trial Day 2 - Jury Not Present -Didn't Know Which Doctor Cardi B Saw 3:29:55 #2 Dr. Molly - Plastic and Reconstruction Surgeon ⚖️ 3:51:30 $20k for Micro needling? 4:11:00 Distancing Himself From The Photo 4:14:00 Image of Scar 4:18:39 Cross Examination ⚖️ 4:23:30 Most Likely Right Handed Person Struck 4:25:20 Deposition Video 4:29:02 Re-Direct Examination ⚖️ 4:31:00 Does Cardi B Have Two Hands? 4:37:37 Jury Questions 4:44:20 #3 Leanne Schimdt - Plaintiff’s Mother ⚖️ 4:55:34 Cross Examination ⚖️ 4:57:43 #4 Dianne Shmidt - Plaintiff’s Grandmother ⚖️ 5:02:51 Cross Examination ⚖️ 5:06:57 Re-Direct Examination ⚖️ 5:09:30 Judge Got Snappy 5:11:03 Jury Questions 5:14:22 #5 Dr. Nichole McKenzie - Therapist ⚖️ 5:16:00 Cross Examination ⚖️ 5:27:00 Re-Direct Examination ⚖️ 5:35:40 Jury Questions 5:42:44 #6 - Cardi B [Proper Hostile Witness] ⚖️ 6:27:25 Judge Pissed At Plaintiff's Attorney - Jury Leaves the Room 6:30:15 Cardi B Wasn't Deposed! 6:41:40 Direct Examination Continues ⚖️ 6:48:17 Cardi B Explains The Altercation 7:09:35 Court Recess For The Day - Jury Dismissed 7:12:37 Discovery Issues About Witnesses Tierra Malcolm & Dr. David Finke 7:50:49 End of Day Summary Get Our FREE App: https://www.lawnerdapp.com Or get our Email Alerts: https://www.LawNerdAlert.com Mailing Address: Emily D. Baker 2000 Mallory Ln. St. 130-185, Franklin TN 37067 Business Inquiries: [email protected] LAW NERD MERCH! https://www.LawNerdShop.com Help with the Law Nerd Shop go to https://www.lawnerdshop.com/pages/contact LONG-FORM CONTENT https://www.youtube.com/@TheEmilyDBaker The Emily Show Podcast on YouTube: https://emilydbaker.com/TheEmilyShowPlaylist Apple Podcasts: https://emilydbaker.com/AppleTheEmilyShow Spotify Podcasts: https://emilydbaker.com/SpofityTheEmilyShow On your favorite podcast player, Monday THE EMILY SHOW The Emily Show Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheEmilyShow Case Briefs: https://www.youtube.com/@TheEmilyShow/playlists EMILY ON SOCIAL Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/TheEmilyDBaker Twitter: https://www.Twitter.com/TheEmilyDBaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEmilyDBaker *This video is not legal advice; it is commentary for educational and entertainment purposes. Some links shared are affiliate links; all sponsorships are stated in the video. Videos are based on publicly available information unless otherwise noted. Sharing a resource is not an endorsement; it is a resource. Copyright 2020-2025 Baker Media, LLC*

Top Comments (10)

@FiveFootZero 2025-10-02

Replay crew!! This trial is such a palette cleanser!

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@MarySakuraMai 2025-10-02

the plaintiff's attorney saying "why would I go and find the receptionist who may have witnessed the very altercation we're here about" is giving me Brian Albert saying "I was sleeping, I didn't hear or see the police come" and "Should I have gone out in my underwear and run the yellow tape"?

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@elainejohnson6955 2025-10-02

So, the lawyer who was trying to make Cardi B's Security Guard a witness even though he was on a different floor during the time of the incident... wants to block the testimony of the two witnesses who were on the floor who separated the plaintiff and defendant because he says they weren't involved in the incident?!?

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@lucie4185 2025-10-02

The Jury Out lawyering the lawyers was hilarious.

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@sean8563 2025-10-02

Bahaha! Closed captioning was struggling! "Dr. Finky, Dr. Fininky, Dr. Binky and Dr. Kinky." 😂😂😂

137 4 replies
@hope-florence 2025-10-02

In my last job, I was working for a big deal finance company & we had celebrity clients. If security said or did any more than a polite “love what you do” they would get a complaint logged. If they walked up to any of our clients without reason another complaint. The office building not only had a finance business, there was a plastic surgeon, OBGYN & the Australian Border Control. If security got 2 complaints logged, they’re fired.

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@mbsl923 2025-10-02

All I kept thinking watching the plaintiff’s testimony was “receipts, timeline, evidence!… She’s got none of it.”

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@JWildberry 2025-10-02

Well, this judge goes directly on to my top 5 list of judges! He's great!

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@wondergal4729 2025-10-02

Motion to use this judge's "NOPE" for the soundboard. 😂😂😂😂😂😂

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@JE4-1 2025-10-02

Me, watching her go home and delete everything from her cart: 😭😭💀💀"

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