Justin Baldoni’s Lawyer Responds to Blake Lively’s Request for Gag Order
Justin Baldoni’s lawyer, Kevin Fritz, has responded to Blake Lively’s recent request for a gag order amid the pair’s ongoing legal drama.
Baldoni’s Team Claims Lively Started the “Media Feeding Frenzy”
According to a letter obtained by Us Weekly, Fritz argued that Lively started the “media feeding frenzy” by providing The New York Times with a copy of her original complaint, which included her allegations against Baldoni and his studio, Wayfarer.
“The results have been utterly calamitous for Mr. Baldoni and the other Wayfarer Parties, who instantly became objects of public scorn and contempt,” the letter read. “Already, the Wayfarer Parties have been exiled from polite society and suffered damages totaling hundreds of millions of dollars due to Ms. Lively’s scorched-earth media campaign.”
Fritz Claims Lively’s Move is an “Intimidation Tactic”
Fritz claimed that Lively’s legal team’s move was an “intimidation tactic” especially after Baldoni’s team recently released unseen footage from It Ends With Us that includes Baldoni and Lively interacting during a dance scene.
“The Lively Parties’ desire to force the Wayfarer Parties to defend themselves privately against allegations made publicly is not a proper basis for a gag order,” the letter continued. “It is tactical gamesmanship, and it is outrageous.”
Decision to be Discussed in February
The decision will be discussed at a conference scheduled for February 12.
Background on the Legal Drama
Earlier this week, Bryan Freedman, who is an additional lawyer for Baldoni, released the video in an attempt to disprove Lively’s side of the story.
New Footage Released
The footage obtained by Us on Tuesday, January 21, began with a statement that read, “Ms. Lively’s complaint alleges that during a scene Mr. Baldoni and Ms. Lively were filming for a slow dance montage, Mr. Baldoni was behaving inappropriately. The following videos captured on May 23, 2023, clearly refute Ms. Lively’s characterization of his behavior.”
Lively’s Legal Team Responds
Lively’s legal team responded to the clip, claiming that it was “damming” as it corroborated her recount.
Conclusion
The legal drama between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively continues to unfold, with both sides releasing statements and footage in an attempt to discredit each other. The outcome of the gag order request and the ongoing lawsuits remains to be seen.
FAQs
Q: What is the gag order request about?
A: Blake Lively’s legal team has requested a gag order to prevent Justin Baldoni’s lawyer from making public statements about the case.
Q: What is the purpose of the gag order request?
A: The purpose of the gag order request is to prevent the spread of misinformation and to ensure that the case is tried fairly in court.
Q: What is the current status of the legal drama?
A: The legal drama is ongoing, with both sides releasing statements and footage in an attempt to discredit each other. The outcome of the gag order request and the ongoing lawsuits remains to be seen.
Q: What are the allegations against Justin Baldoni?
A: Blake Lively has accused Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment while on the set of It Ends With Us. Baldoni has vehemently denied the allegations.
Q: What is the amount of damages being sought by Justin Baldoni?
A: Baldoni is seeking $400 million in damages from Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and her publicist Leslie Sloane.