Justin Baldoni’s Lawyer Slams Blake Lively, Calls Out Privileged Elite in Fierce Reply

In a tense legal battle, Justin Baldoni’s attorney Bryan Freedman has sharply criticized Blake Lively, branding her as an elitist manipulating the legal system. This criticism follows Lively’s attempt to dismiss a countersuit from Baldoni related to allegations of sexual harassment during the production of “It Ends with Us.” Freedman accuses Lively of abusing the courts, declaring that her actions exemplify a troubling misuse of the legal process.

The lawsuits have created a swirling controversy, with Lively charging Baldoni with harassment, while Baldoni in turn claims Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds concocted a $400 million defamation and extortion scheme against him. Each party denies the other’s allegations, elevating tensions further.

Freedman insists that Lively’s claims will be disproven as trial developments unfold, emphasizing that stringent legal protections exist for accused parties. Lively’s legal team argues that her motion to dismiss is a necessary step against perceived abuse by Baldoni’s camp. They assert the lawsuit threatens to silence victims of harassment, referencing California’s recent legal protections for those who come forward.

As the conflict escalates, both Hollywood figures are entrenched in a battle that transcends mere litigation, invoking industry-wide discussions about power, privilege, and the accountability of public figures in harassment claims.