Blake Lively Seeks Stronger Protections in Legal Battle with Justin Baldoni
Blake Lively requests additional protective measures amid a contentious lawsuit, citing threats against her and supporters involved in the case against Justin Baldoni.
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However, in a letter submitted to Judge Lewis J. Liman in the Southern District of New York on Thursday viewed by The Post, Lively and Reynolds’ lawyers claim that “good cause exists for the Court to provide additional protections” beyond those agreed to in the model PO.
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Lively's team claimed that releasing certain discovery in the battle between the "A Simple Favor" star and Baldoni "will create a ‘defined, specific and serious injury’ to parties and non-parties, such as by violating their privacy, exposing them to threats, and creating a climate of possible witness intimidation."
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Implicating not only Baldoni but also the crisis PR firm he hired after the movie wrapped, Lively alleged the hatred she received online was not an organic phenomenon but rather a highly coordinated operation to boost negative sentiment around the actress and insulate Baldoni from potential claims of harassment.
Blake Lively seeks protection order in Justin Baldoni lawsuit after 'violent' messages
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Summary
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are pursuing heightened protections in their ongoing legal conflict with Justin Baldoni, following alarming reports of threatening communications received by Lively and her supporters. The couple's request includes stricter confidentiality measures for sensitive information during the lawsuit, reacting to what they describe as violent and sexist threats. Baldoni's team condemned these threats while emphasizing that he too has faced harassment. The ongoing case stems from accusations of sexual harassment filed by Lively against Baldoni, who has countersued, claiming defamation and extortion. The trial is scheduled for March 2026.
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