The legal battle between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively has escalated, with Baldoni’s attorney Bryan Freedman planning to sue Lively on his client’s behalf. Freedman intends to release every text message between the two of them in order to reveal the truth and let people decide based on evidence. Baldoni, along with nine other plaintiffs, filed a $250 million lawsuit against The New York Times for libel and false light invasion of privacy. Lively responded by filing a lawsuit against Baldoni, along with others, and Wayfarer Studios in the Southern District of New York, alleging sexual harassment, retaliation, breach of contract, infliction of emotional distress, invasion of privacy, and lost wages.
Lively released a statement expressing her hope that her legal action will expose retaliatory tactics to harm individuals who speak up about misconduct and protect others from being targeted. The New York Times plans to vigorously defend against the lawsuit, stating that their reporting was meticulous and responsible, based on thousands of pages of original documents, including text messages and emails quoted accurately in the article. The Times claims to have provided information to Baldoni and his associates for comment, but they chose not to engage with the publication. Lively’s attorney responded to Baldoni’s lawsuit, stating that it does not change the claims made in her previous complaints and the lawsuit is based on a false premise.
Freedman criticized The New York Times for their alleged smear campaign orchestrated by Lively and her team, accusing the publication of cowering to powerful Hollywood elites. Freedman claims that the publication manipulated texts and omitted critical information to suit their narrative, ultimately aiding Lively in revitalizing her public image. Despite this, Freedman vows to take down The New York Times by revealing the full truth and suing individuals who abused their power to harm his clients. He asserts that the public will have the opportunity to make their own judgment based on all the evidence available.
The legal battle seems to be centered around the allegations of sexual harassment, retaliation, and breach of contract between Baldoni and Lively. Both parties are adamant about defending their positions and seeking justice through the legal system. The lawsuits filed against each other and the involvement of The New York Times have heightened the tensions in the dispute. The legal teams on both sides are gearing up for a lengthy and complex legal battle as they prepare to present their respective cases in court. The public scrutiny and media attention surrounding the case have added to the complexity of the situation, and the outcome remains uncertain as the legal proceedings unfold.
