Federal judge warns lawyers in the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni sexual harassment case to stop making inflammatory public statements to ensure a fair trial. Lively sued Baldoni for sexual harassment and attacks on her reputation, while Baldoni countersued for defamation and extortion. The case revolves around their movie 'It Ends With Us', based on a bestselling novel.
Key Points
Blake Lively sued Justin Baldoni for sexual harassment and attacks on her reputation.
Justin Baldoni countersued for defamation and extortion.
The case revolves around their movie 'It Ends With Us', based on a bestselling novel.
Pros
The judge is taking steps to ensure a fair trial by warning lawyers about public statements that could influence a potential jury.
Cons
The case involves serious allegations of sexual harassment and defamation, which can be damaging to both parties' reputations.