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Taylor Swift Won't Testify in Lively-Baldoni Lawsuit

9/14/2025

Summary

Story summary

Taylor Swift will not testify in Blake Lively's lawsuit against Justin Baldoni unless ordered by the court.
Baldoni's team claimed Swift agreed to a deposition, but her lawyers refuted this, stating she has "no material role" in the case.
A judge denied Baldoni's request to extend the deposition deadline due to a lack of diligence.
Swift's album release on October 3 adds to her scheduling conflicts.
Lively's team accused Baldoni of seeking media attention through Swift.
The trial for Lively's claims against Baldoni is scheduled for March 2026.

History

Historical Context

The 2007 Writers Guild of America strike underscored the complexities of celebrity involvement in legal disputes, a theme echoed in Taylor Swift's 2019 masters controversy with Scooter Braun. As Swift re-recorded her early albums to regain control, the public's fascination with celebrity legal battles intensified, culminating in ongoing lawsuits like that of Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, highlighting the intersection of fame and justice.

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Story summary

Taylor Swift will not testify in Blake Lively's lawsuit against Justin Baldoni unless ordered by the court.
Baldoni's team claimed Swift agreed to a deposition, but her lawyers refuted this, stating she has "no material role" in the case.
A judge denied Baldoni's request to extend the deposition deadline due to a lack of diligence.
Swift's album release on October 3 adds to her scheduling conflicts.
Lively's team accused Baldoni of seeking media attention through Swift.
The trial for Lively's claims against Baldoni is scheduled for March 2026.

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