Last week, reports surfaced regarding Blake Lively’s legal complaint against Justin Baldoni, accusing him of sexual harassment and orchestrating a smear campaign. In response, The New York Times published a story detailing these allegations, which prompted immediate backlash from Baldoni.
On December 31, Justin Baldoni filed a $250 million libel lawsuit against The New York Times. He claims the newspaper ‘cherry-picked’ and manipulated communication, stripping it of essential context to mislead readers. Baldoni’s legal move underscores the tension surrounding the accusations made by his co-star in the film ‘It Ends With Us’.
A spokesperson for The New York Times addressed the lawsuit, affirming the integrity of their reporting. According to the spokesperson, the article was based on a thorough review of thousands of pages of documents, including text messages and emails. They emphasized that, to this date, neither Baldoni nor his representatives have pointed out any inaccuracies in their reporting. The spokesperson stated, “We plan to vigorously defend against the lawsuit,” emphasizing the role of an independent news organization to pursue the truth.
The legal battles between Baldoni and Lively continue to unfold, as on the same day Baldoni filed his suit, Lively also filed a formal lawsuit against him related to ongoing claims made previously. This evolving situation remains a focus of public interest, highlighting the complexities of allegations in the entertainment industry.