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Blake Lively Seeks Sanctions Against Baldoni's Attorneys in Trial

12/20/2025

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Blake Lively's legal team seeks sanctions against Justin Baldoni's attorneys for misconduct during depositions in the It Ends With Us dispute.
They allege a lack of decorum and inappropriate questions about Lively's sexual history, supported by the rape shield law.
The trial is set for May 18, 2026, with a settlement conference on February 11.
Justin Baldoni denies the allegations and has filed a motion to dismiss the case.

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Blake Lively's legal team seeks sanctions against Justin Baldoni's attorneys for misconduct during depositions in the It Ends With Us dispute.
They allege a lack of decorum and inappropriate questions about Lively's sexual history, supported by the rape shield law.
The trial is set for May 18, 2026, with a settlement conference on February 11.
Justin Baldoni denies the allegations and has filed a motion to dismiss the case.