Blake Lively’s legal representatives have addressed allegations in a lawsuit filed by Justin Baldoni against The New York Times. The controversy intensified last week when Lively lodged a formal complaint against Baldoni, accusing him of sexual harassment and initiating a smear campaign, accusations Baldoni has since refuted through his attorneys.
Subsequently, Baldoni pursued a $250 million libel lawsuit against The New York Times, alleging the publication selectively edited and misrepresented his communications to mislead the public. Baldoni’s attorney accused The New York Times of succumbing to the influence of prominent Hollywood figures and compromising journalistic standards by manipulating text messages and excluding those that contradicted their narrative.
In response to Baldoni’s lawsuit, Lively’s team remains steadfast that their initial claims remain unaffected. They argue that the lawsuit misunderstands the basis of Lively’s actions, misrepresenting her motives for not pursuing earlier legal action against Baldoni and Wayfarer Entertainment, the production company involved.
According to Lively’s attorneys, her filing of a federal complaint clearly demonstrates the earnestness of her grievances, contrary to the portrayal in Baldoni’s recent legal actions. The statement released emphasized, “We do encourage people to read Ms. Lively’s complaint in its entirety,” reinforcing their intention to thoroughly address the accusations in court rather than through media channels.
The backdrop of these legal battles includes a complex narrative detailed in Lively’s extensive legal documents, which list significant allegations and involve multiple celebrities.
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