New York Times Seeks Dismissal of Justin Baldoni's $250M Defamation Lawsuit

The lawsuit stems from reporting on Blake Lively's harassment claims, sparking a broader legal battle involving multiple parties from the film 'It Ends With Us.'

The New York Times has filed a motion in federal court to dismiss Justin Baldoni's $250 million lawsuit, arguing its reporting on Blake Lively's harassment claims was accurate and fair.
Baldoni's lawsuit alleges the Times omitted context and manipulated communications to support a narrative against him, which the publication denies.
Blake Lively's legal team supports the Times' motion to dismiss, describing Baldoni's lawsuit as a PR tactic rather than a legitimate legal claim.
The legal battle has expanded, with dueling lawsuits and new accusations, including claims from Lively that Baldoni's behavior made additional cast members uncomfortable on set.
Public figures and celebrities have weighed in, with some supporting Lively's allegations and others questioning the motivations behind the legal maneuvers.