Harvey Weinstein Defends Justin Baldoni Against NY Times Claims

Harvey Weinstein has publicly supported Justin Baldoni in his ongoing legal dispute with Blake Lively, where Baldoni is suing the New York Times for allegedly distorting facts in their coverage of harassment claims made by Lively against him. Weinstein, who is currently imprisoned, drew parallels between Baldoni's situation and his own experiences during the #MeToo movement, claiming that the NYT cherry-picked details to construct a damaging narrative. He criticized the newspaper for ignoring evidence that could have challenged Lively's accusations and expressed regret for not fighting back harder when he faced similar media scrutiny. Both Weinstein and Baldoni argue that the NYT's reporting has severely impacted their reputations and contributed to their legal challenges. The NYT has denied Baldoni's allegations, asserting that their reporting was fair and accurate. Weinstein's support highlights the ongoing discourse surrounding media accountability in high-profile legal cases.