In the latest development in the ongoing legal saga between actors Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively, Baldoni has launched a new website titled "Lawsuit Info." This platform is designed to publicize his side of the story amid their contentious dispute stemming from their time working together on the film "It Ends With Us."
From Co-Stars to Courtroom Opponents
The relationship between Baldoni and Lively has deteriorated significantly since they starred as a couple in the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s novel, which became a TikTok sensation last summer. The narrative took a dark turn as Lively, aged 37, filed a lawsuit against Baldoni, 41, last December, accusing him of sexual harassment and initiating a smear campaign against her. Baldoni has responded with a countersuit implicating not only Lively but also her husband, actor Ryan Reynolds, alleging civil extortion, defamation, and invasion of privacy.A Detailed Timeline and Legal Documents
Baldoni's new website hosts an array of legal documents, including an amended complaint and a detailed 168-page timeline of events that outlines the progression of their legal battle and includes alleged text message exchanges between the two stars. The site aims to offer clarity and counter the claims made by Lively, with Baldoni’s legal team introducing new evidence they claim supports their client's innocence and highlights the manipulative tactics supposedly employed by Lively and her team.
Clash Over New York Times Involvement
Further complicating the dispute, Baldoni is also suing the New York Times for libel, arguing that the publication was improperly granted early access to Lively's state civil rights complaint by her team—a claim that the Times has vehemently denied, citing the allegations as "rife with inaccuracies" and "bogus."Public and Legal Reactions
The legal battle has not only played out in court but also in the public eye. Recently, Baldoni released out-takes from a romantic scene in "It Ends With Us," which he claims demonstrate the lack of validity in Lively’s harassment allegations. In contrast, Lively asserts that this very footage actually supports her claims, describing it as "damning."