A federal judge has denied a request from Justin Baldoni to extend the time for him to depose Taylor Swift in his ongoing legal battle with Blake Lively. The ruling, delivered by Judge Lewis J. Liman, effectively closes the door on Baldoni’s attempt to question Swift under oath, which was part of his defamation suit against Lively.
Baldoni’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, claimed that Swift had agreed to participate in the deposition. However, this assertion was countered by Swift’s lawyer, J. Douglas Baldridge, who stated that Swift had not given her consent to be deposed. The decision comes as tensions escalate in the legal disputes surrounding the film “It Ends With Us.”
In a related ruling, Judge Liman approved a 10-day extension for Lively, allowing additional time for her case against Baldoni. This decision was influenced by the late production of nearly 80,000 pages of documents from Wayfarer Studios during the discovery phase of the trial.
Lively has accused Baldoni of harassment and defamation stemming from their professional relationship related to the movie, while Baldoni has countersued for $400 million, alleging defamation and extortion. The conflict between the two stars has captured considerable media attention, with the trial set to begin on March 9, 2026.
This legal dispute highlights the complexities and increased tensions in Hollywood, particularly as issues of personal and professional relationships intertwine. With a prominent singer like Swift now engulfed in the proceedings, the stakes are considerable.
As Baldoni navigates this high-profile battle, the implications of the rulings and ongoing negotiations remain significant for all parties involved. The coming months will be pivotal as the case approaches its scheduled trial date, with both sides bracing for a contentious courtroom confrontation.
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