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In reference to the ongoing legal case involving Justin Baldoni, his lawyer, Bryan Freedman, spoke about the use of the term ‘victim’.

On The Town podcast last Thursday, Freedman spoke about the ongoing legal dispute initiated by Lively’s accusations of sexual harassment and retaliation – allegations that Baldoni refutes – and additionally touched upon his lawsuit against Lively, a claim she also rejects.

On March 6, during a preliminary hearing, Freedman assured the court that neither they nor anyone else plans to cause harm to Ms. Lively. Regarding Baldoni, he stated, “My clients possess the right to protect themselves, and this action in no manner infringes upon the victim.

In the podcast, Belloni questioned Freedman about his choice of words, specifically asking, “Are you implying that Blake is an innocent party in this situation?

Freedman responded, ‘I actually think that a lot of people are victims here.’

He went on, mentioning other individuals implicated in the different allegations, “I believe Justin has been wronged, I believe Melissa Nathan has been wronged. I believe Jed Wallace has been wronged too. I also believe Jen Abel has suffered the same fate.

The newest update is based on reports stating that although Lively obtained a protective order for the case, it doesn’t guarantee complete privacy during the ongoing legal dispute.

Although the actress from Gossip Girl, aged 37, was granted a revised protective order by a judge on Thursday, it appears that the court has narrowed down the extent of the restrictions she had requested, as reported by DailyMail.com.

In a potential legal scenario involving both actors from “It Ends With Us,” their respective teams may mark some sensitive information as exclusively accessible to lawyers (AEO). However, should the case proceed to trial, it’s not likely that the court would keep or treat as confidential any documents used as evidence.

In other words, if the actress and Baldoni, aged 41, fail to reach an out-of-court settlement, it’s likely that many secrets will be exposed during the trial.

As per People’s report, Judge Lewis J. Liman stipulated that the documents labeled as “Attorneys’ Eyes Only” can only be shared when there’s a strong likelihood that revealing them would lead to substantial harm in terms of business, commerce, finance, or privacy.

Regarding the recent legal development, Bryan Freedman, attorney for Baldoni, stated to DailyMail.com: ‘We concur with the court’s decision to only offer limited protection for categories like private mental health records and personal safety measures, neither of which have been relevant to us. Instead, Ms. Lively’s overly broad request for documents spanning a 2.5-year period was properly denied by the court.’

He went on to say: ‘We are still concentrating on the important messages that will clearly refute the baseless claims made by Ms. Lively.’

 

Freedman additionally mentioned that he and his colleagues will persistently resist any attempts made by Ms. Lively and her team to impede his clients’ capacity to counter her assaults, by mislabeling crucial information as “trade secrets.” Notably, there were no obstacles in freely disclosing these communications to The New York Times.

In response to DailyMail.com’s inquiry, a representative for Lively stated: ‘Today, the court dismissed the Wayfarer Parties’ objections and issued the necessary protections to facilitate the exchange of discovery materials without the risk of witness intimidation or threats to anyone’s safety. Now that this order has been established, Ms. Lively can proceed with the discovery phase to uncover additional evidence that will substantiate her court claims.’

Previously, Lively’s legal team stated concerns that, without adequate safeguards, Baldoni could potentially disclose sensitive details such as her security measures and medical history to the media.

As a lifestyle connoisseur, I too share the same concern over private discussions, especially those I engage in with my renowned friends, such as Ryan Reynolds, potentially becoming public knowledge. Additionally, the privacy of our precious family matters, particularly when it comes to our beloved children, is something I hold dear and hope remains confidential.

Baldoni’s legal team countered by finding the suggestion offensive, stating that Lively was essentially seeking a unique law to safeguard influential and well-known individuals like themselves.

Just recently, Lively requested a more stringent protective order from the court following the receipt of aggressive messages.

Initially, both Baldoni and Lively consented to a safety agreement, known as a Protective Order (PO). However, Lively has recently requested an enhanced level of protection beyond the standard court-issued ‘model’ order.

In the letter from Lively and Reynolds to Judge Liman in New York (obtained by People), they politely asked for ‘extra measures of safety’ or ‘further safeguards’.

This includes ‘an Attorney’s Eyes Only (‘AEO’) category.’ 

As a lifestyle expert, I often encounter information that’s incredibly private, valuable, or potentially damaging to individuals or businesses. Such material, due to its highly confidential and sensitive nature, could lead to significant harm if disclosed, whether it’s in terms of business competition, financial standing, personal reputation, or privacy concerns.

As a devoted supporter, I affirm that the legal representatives who drafted the letter on behalf of Blake and Ryan asserted there is substantial justification for the Court to approve the Proposed Order of Protection, citing the recent alteration in Blake’s complaint as their basis.

According to Ms. Lively’s revised lawsuit document, Ms. Lively, her relatives, fellow actors, people who provided factual testimonies, and those who have publicly expressed support for Ms. Lively have been subjected to abusive, vulgar, sexist, and menacing messages.

In response to Blake’s recent petition for a protective order, Justin’s legal representatives issued a statement, expressing that they strongly oppose any threatening language directed at anyone under any circumstances.

They also alleged to have received similar communications amid the ongoing lawsuit.

It’s highly distressing when someone receives threatening or violent messages from unknown sources, as clearly stated by his team.

In cases where individuals were falsely accused by Lively and her hired team of misconduct, they encountered persistent death threats and unexpected home visits, particularly those residences housing young kids.

It’s unfair for anyone to encounter such situations, but it’s particularly challenging for those without the resources to secure personal protection.

In the spirit of upholding integrity within our vibrant industry, I found it necessary to initiate legal proceedings against a number of key figures back in December. This action included Baldoni, co-founder of Wayfarer Studios Steve Sarowitz, producer Jamey Heath, crisis PR specialist Melissa Nathan, Jed Wallace, and his publicist Jennifer Abel. My intention is to maintain the highest standards in our shared professional sphere.

Additionally to his $400 million lawsuit against Lively, Justin is also filing a $250 million libel lawsuit against The New York Times for their report on Lively’s accusations.

In February, Blake made adjustments to her original claim and asserted that two actresses from the movie “It Ends With Us” would offer supplementary proof to bolster her own accusations.

As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, actress Jenny Slate, who portrayed Allysa in the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s book, has filed a grievance against Jamey Heath, the chief executive officer of Wayfarer Studios.

However, in her amended documents, Blake notably did not reference Slate by name.

In the midst of filming “It Ends With Us,” it’s been reported that Slate discussed her discontentment about the New York City apartment she was leasing with Heath, due to its unsatisfactory conditions.

Hey there! As a die-hard fan of yours, Jenny here, and I’ve got to tell you about my dilemma. I’m the proud mom of a lively four-year-old, and we’re currently living in a space that just isn’t cutting it for us. But Can you help me out?

It’s said that Health Studio is considering refunding the actress’s lost deposit via Wayfarer Productions, enabling her to relocate to a new residence.

However, Slate asserted that his words made her feel uneasy, and it was reported that he paid particular attention to the significance of motherhood and Slate’s role as a mother.

After the supposed encounter, Jenny submitted a grievance directly to Sony, who is responsible for distribution of “It Ends With Us”.

As a lifestyle expert, I’d like to share an intriguing piece of information I came across. Concerning the account of events between Jamey and another individual, my personal investigation revealed that Jamey remembers their communication to differ significantly from how it was recalled by Slate.

Apart from this, he mentioned that the production company provided help, but it ended up being used against them.

On Tuesday evening, Lively amended her complaint, stating that the two actresses working alongside her on “It Ends With Us” also reportedly encountered discomfort during their interactions with the film’s director and co-star.

As per a representative from Blake, the complaint was carefully crafted to avoid disclosing the identities of any potential witness-victims, as well as excluding their personal messages and images, all in the interest of maintaining their confidentiality.

Significantly, the spokesperson mentioned that these individuals who served as both victims and witnesses have granted Ms. Lively authorization to include their correspondence within the Amended Complaint, and they are prepared to offer testimony and submit relevant documents during the discovery phase.

The complaint reportedly has substantial proof from the same time period that suggests Blake wasn’t the only one making accusations of on-set misbehavior, and it also verifies her initial allegations.

As a die-hard fan, I can’t help but share this intriguing piece of information that hints at more than just Blake being targeted. It seems to point towards a chilling account of ‘evidence detailing the threats, harassment, and intimidation’ not only aimed at Blake, but also directed towards numerous innocent bystanders who were unfortunately caught in the crossfire.

In January, the court set a trial date for their lawsuits in March 2026, and both sides have opted against pursuing mediation.

Simultaneously, Justin’s attorney asserted that these accusations have caused his client to lose a significant amount of professional assignments.

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2025-03-14 05:37

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