Blake Lively’s Legal Team Says Actress’s Sexual Harassment And Retaliation Claims Are Not A ‘He Said/She Said’ Case

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Trigger warning: This article contains mentions of sexual harassment.

In response to Blake Lively’s assertions, her legal team issued a statement to People Magazine, underscoring that this is a significant matter, distinct from the common “he-said, she-said” scenario. The lawyers also denounced Justin Baldoni’s accusations against the actress.

In addition, the legal team asserted that the director of Five Feet Apart was making statements deliberately to escalate criticisms against Lively. The statement further clarified, “This is not a ‘dispute’ stemming from ‘creative disagreements’ or a simple ‘he said/she said’ scenario.

The legal team is expected to demonstrate during court proceedings that Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios allegedly carried out “illegal, retaliatory online propaganda” targeted at Ms. Lively, who was merely attempting to ensure safety on the film set for herself and others.

As a lifestyle expert, I’d like to weigh in on the ongoing situation: Baldoni’s response to the Green Lantern actress’ lawsuit appears to be misguided. The issues at hand – sexual harassment and retaliation – are not only morally wrong but also illegal offenses that have no place in our society.

In a legal response valued at $250 million, an actor from Jane The Virgin sued The New York Times. He not only claimed retaliation but also accused Ryan Reynolds, husband of Blake Lively, of harshly criticizing him during a work meeting, alleging he had insulted Lively about her weight.

Lively’s lawyers made clear in their statement that comments from the media can’t serve as defense for the actress’s legitimate legal claims. In her initial complaint, she alleged that her co-star on ‘It Ends With Us’ engaged in inappropriate workplace behavior, sexual harassment, and plotted a campaign to tarnish her reputation.

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2025-01-07 20:37