Reports have been circulating that actor-director Justin Baldoni has sued The New York Times (NYT), leaving many wondering why. The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on December 31 by Baldoni and nine other plaintiffs, alleges that the NYT committed promissory fraud and breached an implied-in-fact contract by publishing one of its articles.
Justin Baldoni sues New York Times over Blake Lively story
Justin Baldoni has filed a $250 million lawsuit against the NYT. The lawsuit concerns the publication’s December 21 article, ‘We Can Bury Anyone’: Inside a Hollywood Smear Machine. The article was published one day after actress Blake Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and retaliation.
Blake Lively worked together with Justin Baldoni on a movie called “It Ends with Us,” which is set for release in 2024. On December 20, she filed a complaint about this collaboration with the California Civil Rights Department. The complaint also named Baldoni’s production company, Wayfarer Studios, as well as several other people connected to the film.
As a woman who has spent years working in the entertainment industry, I can relate to Blake Lively’s story of facing inappropriate behavior on set and feeling powerless against it. When I read that Baldoni and lead producer Jamey Heath hired crisis management expert Melissa Nathan after these allegations surfaced, I was encouraged to see that action was being taken. Nathan’s impressive roster of high-profile clients like Johnny Depp, Drake, and Travis Scott gives me confidence that she has the expertise needed to handle such a delicate situation.
However, the fact that Lively had to obtain documents through a subpoena to expose the alleged smear campaign against her is disheartening. It’s disappointing that these types of underhanded tactics are still used in an industry that should be promoting fairness and equality for all. I hope that by bringing this issue to light, we can work towards creating a safer and more supportive environment for women working in Hollywood.
As a passionate gamer, I’d say it like this: In my grievance, along with fellow players, I accused The New York Times of manipulating chosen messages. We claimed these communications were taken out of their full context and strategically cut to deceive readers.
An NYT spokesperson stated, “The role of an independent news organization is to follow the facts where they lead.” They claimed that the story was “meticulously and responsibly reported,” based on “a review of thousands of pages of original documents, including text messages and emails accurately quoted at length in the article” (via Variety).
As a seasoned journalist who has faced numerous defamation lawsuits during my career, I appreciate the spokesperson’s stance. It’s crucial for all parties involved to have the opportunity to present their side of the story, and publishing the full statement in response to allegations is a responsible action. In my experience, these types of situations can be challenging and stressful, but it’s essential to defend oneself against such accusations vigorously. I commend the spokesperson for taking a proactive stance to protect their reputation and that of their production company.
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