Harvey Weinstein Aligns with Justin Baldoni in Legal Battle Against The New York Times
Weinstein claims the media's treatment of Baldoni mirrors his own experiences in 2017, as Baldoni continues lawsuits tied to harassment and defamation allegations.
- Harvey Weinstein issued a statement supporting Justin Baldoni's defamation lawsuit against The New York Times, alleging media bias and selective reporting.
- Weinstein compared Baldoni's claims of manipulated communications and 'cherry-picked' facts to his own treatment by the media during the 2017 #MeToo investigations.
- Baldoni is suing The New York Times for $250 million, accusing the outlet of misrepresenting evidence related to harassment allegations made by Blake Lively.
- The New York Times maintains that its reporting on both Weinstein and Baldoni was rigorous and factually accurate, rejecting claims of bias or manipulation.
- The legal disputes between Baldoni, Lively, and The New York Times highlight broader concerns over media ethics and reputational battles in Hollywood.