Baldoni Accuses Reynolds of Manipulating Interactions for Power

Justin Baldoni has responded to Ryan Reynolds' motion to be dismissed from a $400 million lawsuit involving allegations of sexual harassment made by Blake Lively against Baldoni. Baldoni claims that Lively and Reynolds exaggerated benign interactions to create the impression of harassment and to gain undue influence over the film 'It Ends With Us.' In his countersuit, Baldoni accuses the couple of civil extortion and defamation, asserting that they engaged in a coordinated effort to fabricate complaints. He also alleges that Reynolds mocked him through a character in his recent film. Baldoni's legal team aims to block Reynolds' dismissal by asserting that the couple's actions instilled fear in Baldoni and his colleagues, compelling them to relinquish power. The legal battle continues with multiple parties involved, including The New York Times and publicist Leslie Sloane, who are also facing legal claims from Baldoni.