Justin Baldoni’s lawyer claims countersuit against Blake Lively will expose ‘the truth’

On Friday 20th December, Blake Lively filed a lawsuit against It Ends With Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni, accusing him of sexual harassment and a hostile work environment, alongside claiming he launched a smear campaign with the intent to “destroy her reputation.”

His lawyer has now released a scathing statement regarding their planned lawsuit against Blake Lively, declaring the “truth” will be pursued alongside exposing “those who believe themselves untouchable.”

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Regarding the lawsuit between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively, his attorney, Bryan Freedman released a statement to PEOPLE, saying: “This is not a response or countersuit — it’s a deliberate pursuit of truth.

“This lawsuit will uncover and expose the false and destructive narrative that was intentionally engineered by a trusted media publication who relied upon nefarious sources and neglected a thorough fact checking process to confirm the validity of these texts.

“There is an insurmountable collection of authentic evidence, including timelines and communications, which have not been doctored or spliced without context, unlike the altered [New York Times] story that ran on Saturday, December 21st 2024.”

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He continued: “In over three decades of legal practice, I’ve never witnessed such unethical behaviour, fuelled by those who abuse their power and manipulate the truth.

“This isn’t an isolated case; it’s a recurring pattern in Hollywood and the mainstream media where careers and reputations are destroyed to maintain control.”

He added: “Legacy media has long weaponised their platforms to distort the truth, exploit vulnerabilities, and destroy lives without accountability.

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“These lawsuits will confront this system head-on, ensuring that no individual or entity, no matter how influential, can continue perpetuating this cycle of fear and destruction.

“The truth will not only come to light — it will dismantle the illusions propped up by those who believe themselves untouchable.”

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