Archive · 30 Jan 2026
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
- When
- The incident occurred in February 2018, the trial verdict was on September 2, 2025, and the fine was imposed on January 28, 2026
- Where
- Los Angeles, California
- Why
- The lawyer's questions were deemed prejudicial and irrelevant, violating a pre-trial order
- 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