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Judge Fines Lawyer for Questioning Cardi B on Gang Links
Cardi B was sued by a former security guard, Emani Ellis, who accused her of assault.
A jury found Cardi B not guilty.
During the trial, the lawyer for Emani Ellis asked Cardi B about her past gang associations, which the judge had previously said was not allowed.
The judge fined the lawyer $1,500 for breaking the rules.
Cardi B said she was upset because she was pregnant and felt threatened.
The lawyer tried to explain his actions but the judge was not convinced and said the lawyer knew he was breaking the rules.
A Los Angeles jury cleared Cardi B of assault allegations in September 2025.
Judge Ian C. Fusselman fined lawyer Ron A. Rosen Janfaza $1,500 for violating court orders.
Janfaza questioned Cardi B about alleged gang links, which the judge had prohibited.
Cardi B denied assault claims, stating the confrontation was verbal and she was pregnant.
The judge dismissed Janfaza's explanations, stating the violation was intentional.
- Who
- Cardi B (Belcalis Almánzar) and her lawyer vs. Emani Ellis and her lawyer Ron A. Rosen Janfaza
- What
- A judge fined the lawyer for questioning Cardi B about alleged gang links, violating a court order
- Where
- Los Angeles, California
- When
- The incident occurred in February 2018, the trial verdict was on September 2, 2025, and the fine was imposed on January 28, 2026
- Why
- The lawyer's questions were deemed prejudicial and irrelevant, violating a pre-trial order
Key facts
- Cardi B's Real Name
- Belcalis Almánzar
- Incident Date
- February 2018
- Trial Verdict Date
- September 2, 2025
- Fine Amount
- $1,500
- Lawyer's Deadline to Pay Fine
- February 27, 2026
- Plaintiff's Name
- Emani Ellis
- Judge's Name
- Ian C. Fusselman
- Lawyer's Name
- Ron A. Rosen Janfaza
Quotes
Cardi B
Rapper and defendant in the assault case
“I did not touch that woman. With that being said, this time around, I’m gonna be nice. The next time someone tries to do a frivolous lawsuit against me, I’m going to countersue. I’m going to make you pay, because this is not okay.”
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“Because I’m pregnant! And this girl’s about to f—ing beat my ass! Hello?”
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Judge Ian C. Fusselman
Judge presiding over the Cardi B assault case
“It was a knowing and intentional violation of the court’s ruling.”
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Sources
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