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Judge Pauses Baldoni's $250M Lawsuit Against NYT Amid Allegations

3/5/2025

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A judge has temporarily halted Justin Baldoni's $250 million lawsuit against The New York Times, allowing the paper to pause discovery as it evaluates its motion to dismiss. This legal battle arises from Blake Lively's serious allegations of sexual harassment against Baldoni, with the judge affirming the timeliness and validity of the NYT's request.

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A judge has temporarily halted Justin Baldoni's $250 million lawsuit against The New York Times, allowing the paper to pause discovery as it evaluates its motion to dismiss. This legal battle arises from Blake Lively's serious allegations of sexual harassment against Baldoni, with the judge affirming the timeliness and validity of the NYT's request.