Blake Lively's Harassment Trial Features Subpoena Drama Involving Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift has been subpoenaed in Blake Lively's sexual harassment trial against Justin Baldoni, raising questions about her involvement in the case.
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Taylor Swift has been subpoenaed in Blake Lively's sexual harassment case against Justin Baldoni, with Swift’s team denying any relevance to the trial. Lively's claims of harassment and retaliation against Baldoni have led to a countersuit seeking $400 million, involving Lively's husband Ryan Reynolds. Both Baldoni and Lively maintain their positions, with the trial set for March 2026. Swift’s subpoena was criticized as a publicity tactic, with her team clarifying her only involvement was licensing a song for the film. The ongoing disputes are marked by allegations of defamation and a campaign to damage Lively's reputation.
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- Taylor Swift has been subpoenaed in the case between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, with her involvement being a point of contention in Baldoni's countersuit against Lively and her family.
- Baldoni's team presented text messages in court to suggest that Lively's relationship with Swift, a megastar, could be pivotal in demonstrating Lively’s alleged attempts at manipulation and public outcry against Baldoni.
- The ongoing legal battle has now garnered more media attention with Swift's subpoena, especially given her close ties with Lively and the high stakes involved.
CNN·22d· "…The connection Taylor had to this film was permitting the use of one song, ‘My Tears Ricochet.’"
Rolling Stone·22d· "…Given that her involvement was licensing a song for the film, which 19 other artists also did, this document subpoena is designed to use Taylor Swift’s name to draw public interest by creating tabloid clickbait instead of focusing on the facts of the case."
CNN·23d· "…Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and retaliation in a complaint first filed with the California Civil Rights Department in December, preceding a lawsuit that followed about a week later."
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