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Bryan Freedman, Baldoni’s attorney, hinted at the impact the counter-complaint could have. “I won’t specify when or how many lawsuits we’ll file, but the first one will shock those misled by a demonstrably false narrative,” Freedman told Deadline. He emphasized that the counter-complaint would include concrete evidence to present Baldoni’s side of the story.
Freedman also criticized the extent of media manipulation surrounding the case. “This is one of the worst examples I’ve seen in 30 years of legal practice,” he said, comparing the situation to controversies involving Megyn Kelly and Gabrielle Union.
Allegations of a Smear Campaign
Reports suggest that Baldoni’s counter-complaint will accuse Blake Lively’s publicist, Leslie Sloane, of orchestrating a smear campaign against him. In response, Sloane denied the accusations, stating, “It’s clear Mr. Baldoni and his team are falsely claiming I initiated press stories about HR complaints on set.” She urged the public to review both Lively’s complaint and a related filing from Jonesworks LLC for further context.
Disputed Text Messages
The counter-complaint will also address text messages obtained by Lively via subpoena, which allegedly show Baldoni’s team attempting to harm her reputation. However, Baldoni’s legal team contends the texts were misrepresented and plans to argue that Lively’s initial complaint was an attempt to rebuild her public image following negative press earlier this year.
The legal battle continues to escalate, with both sides presenting their version of events. As the case develops, it promises to be closely watched in the entertainment industry and beyond.
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