Justin Baldoni’s Lawyer Proposes Pay-Per-View Blake Lively Deposition for Domestic Abuse Benefit

Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively are embroiled in a legal battle stemming from Lively's allegations of sexual harassment against Baldoni during the filming of It Ends with Us, while Baldoni countersues Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds for defamation and civil extortion. Baldoni's attorney, Bryan Freedman, proposed holding Lively's deposition at Madison Square Garden as a pay-per-view event with proceeds donated to domestic abuse organizations, a suggestion met with criticism from Lively's camp who emphasize the seriousness of the case and dismiss it as a publicity stunt. Both parties have confirmed that Lively and Baldoni will testify at the trial scheduled for March 2026, though cameras will not be allowed inside the courtroom. Freedman accused Lively of leveraging her celebrity network to sway public opinion and alleged that Reynolds’ involvement is well documented, while Lively's attorney, Mike Gottlieb, called the countersuit against Reynolds frivolous and stressed the trial's focus on Lively's harassment claims. The attorneys also highlighted ongoing discovery processes and the potential subpoena of witnesses, with Lively’s team questioning the relevance of celebrity subpoenas. Both sides continue to prepare for trial with a focus on evidence and testimonies to support their claims.