The upcoming court hearing featuring actress Blake Lively in her ongoing dispute with producer Justin Baldoni is gathering more interest. As the scheduled date of July 17 draws nearer, Lively’s legal representatives are pushing back against allegations that the proceedings could be transformed into a public spectacle. Their recent court filing specifically challenges suggestions from Baldoni’s lawyer about holding the deposition at Madison Square Garden.
Blake Lively’s lawyers presented their case, addressing specific points that they believe support her position. The opposing side, represented by Justin Baldoni’s team, countered with their own arguments. The judge’s decision in this case could shape the direction of the trial moving forward.
Blake Lively’s lawyer calls out Justin Baldoni amid deposition
On Thursday, the 17th of July, Blake Lively is scheduled to testify in response to ongoing legal matters with Justin Baldoni. Last Friday, her legal representatives made a request to the court for a protective order, which would move the deposition to a private setting and mandate that all participants be identified prior to the session.
As a gamer, I’m sharing an update on a recent turn of events. This move stems from a suggestion made by attorney Bryan Freedman, who represents Baldoni, back in May. His idea was intriguing – to conduct the deposition at Madison Square Garden (MSG). He further proposed that tickets could be sold or it could be streamed online, with all proceeds going to organizations supporting victims of domestic abuse.
On July 11th, representatives for Lively stated that she is eager for her upcoming deposition next week, and it will adhere to the same guidelines applicable to all witnesses in this case. Furthermore, they mentioned that Justin Baldoni’s attorney has repeatedly attempted to turn this matter into a public spectacle, going so far as to suggest selling tickets for a televised deposition at Madison Square Garden.
Based on court records, Lively’s legal team alleges that Baldoni’s lawyers are aiming for another opportunity to generate publicity and intend to create a bothersome media spectacle by either having Lively navigate through paparazzi or engaging with the press and social media influencers. They contend that this action suggests a significant risk of the deposition transforming into a publicity event.
According to Lively’s filing, Baldoni’s legal team has not disputed these accusations. Furthermore, they claim that the defendants have avoided addressing issues related to harassment and bullying. The filing also mentions, “The defendants have leveraged even the possibility of Ms. Lively’s testimony to generate media attention.
Earlier in June, the court had rejected Baldoni’s allegations of extortion and defamation directed towards Lively and Reynolds. The upcoming trial, set for March 2026, will take place in New York.
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2025-07-14 10:13