Jury clears Cardi B of assault on security guard in Los Angeles
Jury clears Cardi B of assault on security guard in Los Angeles
A number of viral moments thrust the civil case into the spotlight.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article is factually accurate, reporting on Cardi B being cleared of assault charges in a Los Angeles trial. Multiple sources confirm the verdict and the nature of the case. There is no discernible bias in the reporting.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: Cardi B was cleared of assault on a security guard in Los Angeles.
- Verification Source #1: Confirms Cardi B was cleared of assault by a Los Angeles jury after a security guard sued her.
- Verification Source #2: Confirms the jury cleared Cardi B of assault allegations.
- Verification Source #3: Confirms Cardi B was cleared of any legal liability after being accused of assaulting a security guard.
- Verification Source #4: Confirms Cardi B was cleared of damages in her assault case.
- Verification Source #5: Confirms Cardi B won a court victory against a security guard.
- Assessment: Supported by all sources.
- Claim: The security guard sued Cardi B for $24m (£18m).
- Verification Source #1: Confirms the security guard sued her for $24m (£18m).
- Verification Source #4: Confirms the trial was about a $24 million assault claim.
- Assessment: Supported by multiple sources.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 1: "Cardi B was cleared of assault by a Los Angeles jury after a security guard sued her for $24m (£18m) in a fingernail attack."
- Source 2: "The jury took just under an hour to clear the rapper... of the allegations of assault, battery and..."
- Source 5: "Pop star Cardi B won a decisive court victory on Tuesday against a security guard..."