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Taylor Swift Could Testify in Lively-Baldoni Court Drama

9/12/2025

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Taylor Swift may testify in the court case between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, scheduled for October 20-25, pending a judge's approval for a deadline extension.
Lively is suing Baldoni for sexual harassment, which he denies; his counter-suit for defamation was dismissed.
New allegations against Baldoni include claims of verbal abuse from another individual.
Lively's legal team seeks punitive damages, arguing Baldoni's defamation suit was retaliatory.
A judge dismissed Baldoni's $250 million defamation lawsuit against The New York Times related to Lively's claims.

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Taylor Swift may testify in the court case between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, scheduled for October 20-25, pending a judge's approval for a deadline extension.
Lively is suing Baldoni for sexual harassment, which he denies; his counter-suit for defamation was dismissed.
New allegations against Baldoni include claims of verbal abuse from another individual.
Lively's legal team seeks punitive damages, arguing Baldoni's defamation suit was retaliatory.
A judge dismissed Baldoni's $250 million defamation lawsuit against The New York Times related to Lively's claims.