Justin Baldoni to Sue Blake Lively: Lawyer Reveals Plans for Legal Action
Nearly two weeks after Blake Lively filed a sexual harassment complaint against her "It Ends With Us" co-star Justin Baldoni, the actor’s lawyer revealed their plans for legal action.
Lawyer Confirms Legal Action
In a Thursday NBC News interview, Bryan Freedman, Baldoni’s lawyer, confirmed that the actor "absolutely" plans to sue Lively. "We want the truth to be out there," he said. "We plan to release every single text message between the two of them. We want the truth to be out there. We want the documents to be out there. We want people to make their determination based on receipts."
Timeline for Legal Action
Freedman did not provide a specific timeline for the lawsuit, but stated that it would drop "soon". He also revealed that the actor’s production company, Wayfarer Studios, and publicists Jennifer Abel and Melissa Nathan would be joining the lawsuit, along with Lively’s publicist Leslie Sloane and former publicist Stephanie Jones.
Previous Developments
The feud between Lively and Baldoni began in August when their movie premiered, with eagle-eyed fans noticing that Baldoni did not walk the red carpet with his castmates. Lively also claimed that Baldoni engaged in an alleged smear campaign against her, which he denied through his lawyer.
Conclusion
The legal battle between Lively and Baldoni is expected to continue, with both parties digging in their heels. As the situation unfolds, fans and observers alike are left wondering what will happen next.
FAQs
Q: What did Justin Baldoni’s lawyer say about the lawsuit?
A: Bryan Freedman, Baldoni’s lawyer, confirmed that the actor "absolutely" plans to sue Lively and that the lawsuit will drop "soon".
Q: Who will be joining the lawsuit?
A: Baldoni’s production company, Wayfarer Studios, and publicists Jennifer Abel and Melissa Nathan, as well as Lively’s publicist Leslie Sloane and former publicist Stephanie Jones, will be joining the lawsuit.
Q: What is the timeline for the lawsuit?
A: Freedman did not provide a specific timeline for the lawsuit, but stated that it will drop "soon".
Q: What did Blake Lively claim about Justin Baldoni?
A: Lively claimed that Baldoni engaged in an alleged smear campaign against her and that he made her feel uncomfortable on set.