Blake Lively is taking serious legal action by demanding access to Justin Baldoni‘s phone records. Her goal is to uncover evidence that could reveal a “smear campaign” aimed at tarnishing her reputation. This legal maneuver reflects the intensity of the ongoing dispute, as Lively seeks to gather any information that could substantiate her claims of malicious intent against her. By pursuing this path, she aims to strengthen her case and shed light on the tactics allegedly employed against her.
In a bold move, Blake’s legal team has issued subpoenas to three major phone carriers?AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon?used by Justin, along with several associates including publicists Jennifer Abel and Melissa Nathan, producer Jamey Heath of “It Ends With Us,” crisis manager Jed Wallace, and Steve Sarowitz, co-founder of Justin’s Wayfarer Studios. These subpoenas aim to gather comprehensive evidence that could reveal the communications and strategies employed in the alleged defamation scheme against Lively.
It’s essential to note that text messages exchanged between Abel and Nathan have already played a crucial role in Blake’s lawsuit against Justin, which alleges sexual harassment and a coordinated effort to damage her reputation and career. These messages are central to her claims, showcasing the alleged collusion among those involved in undermining her public image. The legal team believes that further evidence from Justin’s phone could provide additional context and support for their arguments.
Blake’s attorneys, Mike Gottlieb and Esra Hudson, assert that the subpoenas, first reported by Variety, are designed to “expose the people, tactics, and methods that have worked to ‘destroy’ and ‘bury’ [Blake’s] reputation and family over the past year.” This statement highlights the gravity of the situation and the lengths to which Lively’s team is willing to go to uncover the truth behind the alleged campaign against her.
Allegedly, the terms “bury” and “destroy” were used by Justin’s public relations team in their communications regarding Blake. These words, which surfaced in the texts included in Blake’s lawsuit, paint a disturbing picture of the tactics allegedly utilized to undermine her. This context adds significant weight to the claims made by Lively’s legal team, suggesting a deliberate and calculated effort to harm her reputation.
Moreover, Blake’s legal representatives are raising concerns about the transparency of Justin and his attorney Bryan Freedman. They argue that Freedman’s claims of full disclosure through the website thelawsuitinfo.com may not be as forthcoming as portrayed. Lively’s team emphasizes, “We will now receive all of the ‘receipts’ that, unsurprisingly, are nowhere to be found on Mr. Freedman’s website, and like Ms. Lively, those ‘receipts’ will have their day in court.” This statement underscores their determination to uncover the truth and hold all parties accountable.
In response to these developments, Freedman has remained composed, stating to TMZ, “Subpoenas are an ordinary part of the litigation process. What is extraordinary is what the Lively Parties are seeking. They are asking for every single call, text, data log, and even real-time location information for the past 2.5 years, regardless of the sender, recipient, or subject matter. This massive fishing expedition demonstrates that they are desperately seeking any factual basis for their provably false claims. They will find none.” This underscores the contentious nature of the ongoing legal battle.
However, Blake’s legal team strongly disagrees with Freedman’s assessment. They firmly believe that the phone records in question will provide vital and undeniable evidence regarding the parties involved, as well as the timing, location, and methods behind the alleged retaliation plan against Lively. This conviction reflects their commitment to unearthing the truth and seeking justice in this high-profile legal dispute.
