Justin Baldoni Faces Multiple Legal Battles Over Script Allegations

Justin Baldoni is currently facing a lawsuit from Blake Lively, while also dealing with a separate libel suit against The New York Times, which he claims published false information regarding a smear campaign against him. The lawsuit against the Times alleges libel and breach of contract, asserting the publication's report relied heavily on Lively's unverified claims. Baldoni's attorney, Bryan Freedman, previously represented a client who sued Baldoni for allegedly stealing the script for his film 'Five Feet Apart' from a project titled 'Three Feet Distance,' leading to accusations of copyright infringement. Freedman's prior role as an adversary in that case has raised eyebrows, especially as he now advocates for Baldoni in multiple high-stakes lawsuits. The New York Times has stated it will vigorously defend its reporting, asserting the story was based on thorough fact-checking and original documents. As these legal battles unfold, both Baldoni and Freedman are navigating a complex web of past and present litigation.