Baldoni and his production company Wayfarer Studios have filed a lawsuit against The New York Times, claiming that the publication cowered to the demands of two influential Hollywood figures and manipulated text to fit a certain narrative. The lawyer for Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios, Bryan Freedman, criticized the Times for disregarding journalistic practices and ethics in their reporting.
In response to the lawsuit, Lively’s attorney stated that the claims made in the lawsuit do not change the allegations put forth in Ms. Lively’s California Civil Rights Department Complaint and her federal complaint filed earlier. The attorney disputed the premise of the lawsuit, arguing that it falsely claims Ms. Lively’s administrative complaint against Wayfarer and others was a ruse and that litigation was not her ultimate goal.
The lawsuit against The New York Times is based on the belief that the publication intentionally omitted texts that would dispute their chosen public relations narrative. The lawyer representing Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios criticized the Times for betraying journalistic integrity in favor of catering to the desires of powerful Hollywood figures. The lawsuit seeks to address these alleged ethical violations in court.
Lively’s attorney emphasized that the lawsuit does not change the allegations made in Ms. Lively’s federal complaint and California Civil Rights Department Complaint. The attorney disputed the claim that Ms. Lively’s administrative complaint was a ruse and that she did not intend to file a lawsuit against Baldoni and Wayfarer. They encouraged people to read Ms. Lively’s complaint in its entirety to understand the full scope of the allegations.
E! News reached out to The New York Times for comment on the lawsuit but has not received a response. The lawsuit highlights the contentious nature of the allegations made by Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios against the publication, with both parties standing firm in their positions. The outcome of the legal proceedings will likely shed light on the validity of the claims and the ethical standards followed by The New York Times in their reporting.
Overall, the lawsuit filed by Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios against The New York Times alleges that the publication manipulated text and disregarded journalistic practices to cater to the desires of powerful Hollywood figures. Lively’s attorney refuted the claims made in the lawsuit, emphasizing that the allegations put forth in Ms. Lively’s complaints remain unchanged. The legal dispute highlights the importance of journalistic integrity and ethical reporting standards in the media industry.
