July 22, 2025

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Taylor Swift summons axed from Baldoni-Lively case

Taylor Swift summons axed from Baldoni-Lively case

Summary

Taylor Swift will no longer be involved in the legal dispute between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni after a court request for her involvement was canceled. The disagreement between Lively and Baldoni involves claims of harassment and legal misconduct related to the film "It Ends With Us."

Key Facts

  • Taylor Swift was initially asked to be part of the legal case between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni.
  • The request for Swift's involvement was withdrawn after her lawyers objected.
  • Blake Lively has accused Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment and a smear campaign.
  • Baldoni's lawyers wanted Swift's messages to try and find information about Lively's allegations.
  • Swift's team argued the request was unnecessary and intrusive.
  • Swift's representatives stated she was not involved in any film decisions or script changes.
  • Justin Baldoni is counter-suing Lively for civil extortion, defamation, and invasion of privacy.
  • Lively's team denies claims that they threatened to release old messages if Swift didn't support Lively.

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