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Judge Dismisses Baldoni's $400M Defamation Lawsuit Against Celebrities

6/9/2025

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In a significant legal blow, a federal judge has dismissed Justin Baldoni's $400 million defamation lawsuit against Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and The New York Times. Judge Lewis J. Liman deemed Lively's sexual harassment claims legally protected, while her lawyers celebrated the ruling as a total vindication. Baldoni has until June 23 to amend certain allegations, with a trial scheduled for March 2026.

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In a significant legal blow, a federal judge has dismissed Justin Baldoni's $400 million defamation lawsuit against Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and The New York Times. Judge Lewis J. Liman deemed Lively's sexual harassment claims legally protected, while her lawyers celebrated the ruling as a total vindication. Baldoni has until June 23 to amend certain allegations, with a trial scheduled for March 2026.