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Meghann Cuniff

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@LawCrimeNews’ senior reporter on the West Coast. Past: @lawdotcom, @LADailyJournal, @ocregister, daily newspapers in Idaho and Washington. Gmail: meghanncuniff

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'We the jury in the above entitled case find the following verdict on the questions submitted to us.'
A) liability for claims.
1: Did Mr. Brophy prove by preponderance of evidence his claim that Cardi B, Washpoppin Inc, KSR Group LLC.
Jury answered 'No' to each.

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It's a full defense verdict for Cardi B.
Jury also answered 'no' to whether she and the companies used Brophy's likeness in violation, and they answered 'no' to whether they portrayed Brophy in a false light.

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'Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, is this your verdict as presented and read?'
Jurors answers yes aloud. Judge Carney asks if attorneys want to poll the jury and Brophy's lawyers say it's not necessary.

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Cardi is beaming as she hugs her attorneys. She hugged Timm Gooden the graphic artist who designed the cover. Her security guard told Shaft “that’s what I’m talking about.”
He tells a reporter: “we can talk to you now.”

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Cardi’s security: “Just so you know we’re going to do a large press conference right outside. We’re going to address all of you.”

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The jury forewoman, wearing a green dress, hugged Cardi and they agreed they’ll never forget each other. Cardi: “I’m going to remember you forever.”
Cardi’s lawyer Lisa Moore tells the forewoman; “You get the award for most expressive juror.”

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Mike Brophy spoke with Cardi in the courtroom and shook her hand. “At the end of the day, I do respect you as an artist.” He said they have mutual friends. “I just want you to know I do respect you guys.”
Cardi said, “Maybe you get to know me?”

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Brophy told Cardi he felt he needed to stand up for himself. If he didn’t, he’d always think about it. “This is so far out of my wheelhouse. I just didn’t know which way to turn,” Brophy told her.
Cardi left courtroom because she said she really had to pee. She’s still beaming.

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