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Blake Lively Retracts Subpoenas in Ongoing Harassment Lawsuit

7/30/2025

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Blake Lively has decided to retract subpoenas against three YouTubers in her harassment lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, deeming additional information unnecessary. This move comes after journalist Kjersti Flaa and others criticized the subpoenas as invasive and unethical. The legal battle rages on, with a court date looming on March 9, 2026, amidst swirling controversies.

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Blake Lively has decided to retract subpoenas against three YouTubers in her harassment lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, deeming additional information unnecessary. This move comes after journalist Kjersti Flaa and others criticized the subpoenas as invasive and unethical. The legal battle rages on, with a court date looming on March 9, 2026, amidst swirling controversies.