Justin Baldoni’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, has expressed intentions to sue Blake Lively on behalf of his client in response to a $250 million lawsuit filed by Baldoni against The New York Times. The lawsuit, which involves multiple parties including publicists and producers, stems from The New York Times’ reporting on Lively’s sexual harassment allegations against Baldoni. Freedman plans to release text messages between the two parties to shed light on the situation and allow the public to form their opinions based on the evidence.
Lively retaliated by filing a lawsuit against Baldoni, along with other parties, alleging sexual harassment, retaliation, breach of contract, emotional distress, invasion of privacy, and lost wages. She hopes that her legal action will expose retaliatory practices aimed at silencing individuals who speak out against misconduct and provide protection for others facing similar situations. The lawsuit filed by Lively mirrors the claims made in her complaint with the California Civil Rights Department.
The New York Times has vowed to vigorously defend against the lawsuit, stating that their reporting was based on carefully reviewed documents, including text messages and emails quoted accurately in the article. The outlet claims that they contacted Baldoni and others mentioned in the article to address any inaccuracies or provide additional context, but received a joint response instead of individual conversations. Lively’s attorney responded to Baldoni’s lawsuit by labeling it as a false premise and clarifying that it does not change the claims made in her previous complaints against Wayfarer Studios.
Freedman has accused The New York Times of conducting a vicious smear campaign orchestrated by Lively and her team. He criticized the outlet for allegedly disregarding journalistic practices and ethics by using manipulated texts and omitting certain information to suit a specific narrative. Freedman pledged to take down The New York Times for their actions and highlighted the importance of authenticity in providing the full truth to the public. He expressed determination to continue the campaign for truth and hold individuals accountable for abusing their power in attempts to destroy the lives of his clients.
Overall, the legal battle between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively, along with other parties, has escalated with lawsuits being filed on both ends. The involvement of The New York Times in the situation has added complexity to the matter, with accusations of smear campaigns and unethical journalistic practices being thrown around. As both sides gear up for legal proceedings, the truth is expected to emerge through the release of text messages and the scrutiny of evidence by the public. The outcome of these lawsuits will likely have significant implications for all parties involved and could set a precedent for future cases involving similar allegations in the entertainment industry.
