Blake Lively speaks out after court ruling ahead of Justin Baldoni trial
ABC News • • general
Key Points:
- A New York federal judge dismissed several of Blake Lively's claims against co-star Justin Baldoni, including allegations of on-set misconduct, but allowed retaliation-related claims to proceed to trial next month.
- Lively expressed gratitude for the ruling, emphasizing her intent to share her full story and highlighting the importance of speaking out against retaliation for seeking a safe work environment.
- The actress framed the case as part of a broader fight against systems that silence victims and pledged to continue advocating for those affected by similar issues.
- Baldoni's legal team denied all allegations, praised the court's dismissal of sexual harassment claims, and stated they are prepared to defend against the remaining narrowed claims at trial.
