The Top 10 Crime and Justice Stories Of The Year - #4 - "THEY'RE WIGS: HOW CARDI B TURNED A $24 MILLION LAWSUIT INTO VIRAL COMEDY

Reid Carter counts down #4 on the Top 10 Crime and Justice Stories of 2025: Cardi B's viral courtroom victory. Security guard Emani Ellis sued for $24 million claiming the rapper scratched her face with a three-inch fingernail and spat on her at a Beverly Hills doctor's office in 2018. Seven years later, trial goes viral. Cardi's testimony spawns memes—confused lawyer asks about her changing hair, she laughs: "They're wigs." Jury deliberates one hour. Unanimous verdict: not liable. Outside court, Cardi warns future accusers: "I'm not that celeb you sue thinking I'm gonna settle." Ellis denied new trial in December.Join our new FB groups page here. Take the poll!Join the Daily Crime & Justice community on social media! We're building a passionate group of true crime enthusiasts who love diving deep into the most shocking cases in America.Follow us on Facebook and Instagram by searching "Daily Crime & Justice" on either platform. You'll get exclusive behind-the-scenes content, breaking news updates on cases we're covering, and early alerts when new episodes drop. Our social media is where Garret Fisher's hottest takes live, including reactions that don't make it into the show.But more importantly, it's where YOU come in. Share your theories, debate the verdicts, and connect with fellow listeners who are just as obsessed with justice as you are. Did the jury get it right? What questions do you still have? Your comments and insights often shape future episodes.We cover the trials that matter, but our community makes the conversation unforgettable. Come for Garret's signature cynical commentary, stay for the incredible discussions with thousands of true crime fans who get it.