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New York Times Sues Justin Baldoni Over Dismissed Case

10/3/2025

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The New York Times sues Justin Baldoni's Wayfarer Studios for fees tied to a dismissed $400 million case.
Filed September 30, the suit seeks at least $150,000 in costs under New York anti-SLAPP law.
Baldoni's suit claimed the Times misrepresented Blake Lively's allegations.
Judge Lewis J. Liman dismissed Baldoni's claims; Times says its reporting is protected by fair report privilege.

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The New York Times sues Justin Baldoni's Wayfarer Studios for fees tied to a dismissed $400 million case.
Filed September 30, the suit seeks at least $150,000 in costs under New York anti-SLAPP law.
Baldoni's suit claimed the Times misrepresented Blake Lively's allegations.
Judge Lewis J. Liman dismissed Baldoni's claims; Times says its reporting is protected by fair report privilege.