By ETT Blake Lively Accuses Justin Baldoni’s Attorney of Misleading Statements
In an ongoing legal battle, Blake Lively’s lawyers have accused Justin Baldoni’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, of making misleading and selective statements about Lively and her ongoing case. Lively’s legal team has requested a court hearing to address the appropriate conduct of Freedman moving forward.
The Accusations
Lively’s lawyers allege that Freedman has publicly released video footage from the set of “It Ends With Us,” the film at the center of the legal battle, claiming that the footage refutes Lively’s characterization of Baldoni’s behavior. They also claim that Freedman has plans to set up a website containing more correspondence and video footage that they say will discredit Lively’s claims.
Lively’s Legal Actions
Lively’s legal team has filed a letter in the Southern District of New York, citing that they have previously sent two cease-and-desist letters since Lively filed her initial complaint with the California Civil Rights Department on December 21. The letters asked Freedman to stop making defamatory and retaliatory statements relating to Lively and reminded him that lawyers are required to follow different professional standards than publicists and crisis managers.
Lively’s Concerns
Lively’s lawyers argue that Freedman’s conduct threatens to materially prejudice both Lively’s sexual harassment case and Baldoni’s defamation case by tainting the jury pool. They are seeking a protective order to govern further proceedings in the case and a hearing to address the appropriate conduct of Freedman.
Ongoing Legal Battle
Baldoni and Lively have been engaged in a legal battle since December when Lively filed her initial complaint alleging sexual harassment and a hostile work environment on the set of “It Ends With Us.” Baldoni has denied the allegations and filed a $250 million libel suit against The New York Times and a $400 million defamation lawsuit against Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and their publicist.
Summary:
Blake Lively’s lawyers have accused Justin Baldoni’s attorney of making misleading and selective statements about Lively and her ongoing legal dispute. They have requested a hearing to address Freedman’s conduct. The legal battle between Baldoni and Lively continues, with both parties facing accusations of defamation and sexual harassment.