Cardi B Wins Trial Costs, Case Closed

0:00It's March 26th, music news today starts now, AI powered and ready to play. I'm Cory with the story. A judge has ruled that Cardi B can recover nearly $20,000 in trial costs from a security guard whose assault claimed she beat six months ago. The jury unanimously sided with the rapper, finding no evidence she attacked the guard during a 2018 dispute outside of Beverly Hills. Now, the court approved costs like deposition fees and court reporters as reasonable and timely. The guard's lawyer tried to block the bill, calling it a sham and arguing Cardi file too late. But the judge, who oversaw the trial, rejected those claims in a ruling this week. He said the expenses were necessary for her strong defense, which included witnesses backing her story of just a verbal argument. At trial, Cardi testified there was no physical contact and the doctor, plus a receptionist, described the guard as the aggressor. Jurors agree quickly, clearing her completely.

1:02The win added to Cardi's string of courtroom successes. Meanwhile, the guard's attorney faced his own trouble, getting sanctioned by the judge for bringing up irrelevant past incidents against Cardi. He has to report it to the state bar and pay a fine. Cardi celebrated the original verdict with special edition album art from her trial looks. And this latest ruling wraps up the case on a high note for her.