According to AP NEWS, rapper Cardi B is on trial in California over allegations that she scratched a security guard’s face during a heated dispute at a Los Angeles-area medical center in 2018. The case, which began earlier this week, has attracted widespread media attention, with clips of Cardi B’s testimony circulating widely on social media platforms.

The lawsuit was filed by the guard, who claims the Grammy-winning artist caused physical harm during the altercation. Cardi B has denied the accusations and is being represented by the same legal team that has successfully defended her in past high-profile cases.

The trial has drawn interest not only because of the celebrity at its center but also due to some unusual courtroom procedures. Jurors in the case have been permitted to submit written questions for witnesses, adding a rare interactive element to the proceedings.

Social media has amplified nearly every development, with fans and critics alike weighing in as snippets of testimony and courtroom updates trend online. Legal experts note that while the viral moments have fueled public curiosity, they could also influence perceptions of the case outside the courtroom.

The high-profile trial is unfolding alongside another closely watched case in California, a murder-for-hire prosecution that has revealed significant evidence against the defendant. The presiding judge in that case has been commended for maintaining order and fairness in the courtroom, drawing comparisons to the handling of Cardi B’s ongoing proceedings.