Justin Baldoni, both an actor and filmmaker, expressed disappointment following the court’s verdict to dismiss his $400 million lawsuit against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds. Bryan Freedman, Baldoni’s legal representative, voiced Baldoni’s sentiments on TMZ Live on June 10th, stating, “Justin feels the same way I do about it – it’s unfair, it’s wrong.
Bryan Freedman stated that Justin Baldoni aspires to clear his name, and furthermore, he noted, “He recognizes his identity. He acknowledges his actions. He acknowledges what he hasn’t done. And he yearns for the truth to surface, all while ensuring it happens in an appropriate manner…. He’s biding his time, eagerly anticipating his day in court where he can express the truth.
In my role as a lifestyle expert, I recently encountered an interesting turn of events in the world of high-profile lawsuits. On June 9th, Judge Lewis J. Liman dismissed both the $400 million countersuit against Lively and Reynolds and a $250 million libel suit against The New York Times. However, there’s a twist: Baldoni’s legal team has been granted until June 23rd to rework certain aspects of their case. This means they have the opportunity to amend their arguments and present a revised case if they wish. It will be intriguing to see how this unfolds in the coming days!
Regardless of the decision, Freedman emphasized that the legal battle continues. He explained, “This matter is still very much unresolved; I’d say it couldn’t be more clear.
Freedman further announced that they intend to move ahead with Lively’s testimony, possibly in June. In essence, they aim to demonstrate that there was no instance of sexual harassment and also that there was no malicious campaign.
Here’s what Blake Lively’s team said about the ruling
Blake Lively’s legal representative, Mike Gottlieb, made an appearance on CNN on June 9th and stated that Lively is determined to pursue her accusations and demand complete public accountability for the alleged incident. He characterized the court’s decision as a strong indication that lawsuits intended to silence victims through retaliation will not be successful.
In the evening, Lively’s legal team, consisting of Gottlieb and Esra Hudson, released a statement celebrating the decision as an outright win and a full exoneration. Similarly, Lively shared on Instagram stories, labeling the counterclaim as abusive and announcing its defeat.
In reaction, Freedman deemed their proclamation of victory as expected and unfounded. He contended that Lively’s accusations held no more weight now than they did previously, and expressed eagerness for the opportunity to question her under oath at an upcoming deposition.
On June 10th, Lively’s legal team issued another statement, claiming that regardless of the clever twists, forceful rhetoric, or inventive arguments from Baldoni’s legal representatives, they could not alter the fact that their attempt to sue Blake Lively and her family into obscurity was a complete failure.
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2025-06-11 08:22