Now The Publicist That Allegedly ‘Leaked’ Justin Baldoni Text Messages Is Hitting Back: ‘In Her Soap Opera Script Masquerading As Counterclaims’

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Currently, the legal dispute between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni is quite complex, with the situation growing more intricate as multiple lawsuits stem from the initial claim made by Lively. Some of these cases don’t directly involve her, such as two lawsuits – one filed by and another against Stephanie Jones, who used to work as Justin Baldoni’s publicist.

Jones filed lawsuits against Baldoni, his production company Wayfarer, and two other publicists, including Jennifer Abel, who used to work for Jones’ firm. In response, she was counter-sued with allegations that she violated her duties by disclosing text messages with Baldoni. Currently, Jones aims to dismiss these countersuits through a couple of court filings that criticize Baldoni and the others involved.

Publicist Calls Out Justin Baldoni’s ‘Retaliatory, Vindictive Smear Campaign’

Initially, Stephanie Jones and Jonesworks LLC filed a motion towards Justin Baldoni and his company Wayfarer Productions, submitted to the U.S. District Court for New York’s Southern District, which was due by the deadline. This motion aimed at dismissing the lawsuit against Baldoni and his team argues that they are merely retaliating out of frustration due to the publicization of a conflict with Blake Lively, the director of It Ends With Us, and that the lawsuit itself lacks substance. The document states in part…

I firmly dispute the claims made by Wayfarer, as they seem to lack any basis in legal or factual truth. Instead, it appears these assertions are merely a veil for Wayfarer’s emotional response to the public revelations about their co-founder Justin Baldoni’s alleged sexual misconduct with Blake Lively. Furthermore, it seems that Wayfarer may have been directly involved in the subsequent smear campaign that ensued, which appears retaliatory and vindictive in nature.

Jones’ legal team argues that the incriminating texts at issue were not leaked by her, but rather were provided in response to a court order (subpoena) which she was obligated to fulfill. Consequently, since she complied with this order, it is not her fault if these texts ended up being made public.

The messages, it is claimed, reveal a joint strategy aimed at undermining Blake Lively’s reputation, and this strategy forms a crucial part of her legal action against Baldoni.

The Second Motion Attempts To Dismiss Claims Of Former Employee

This week, I, as a film enthusiast, find myself sharing news about a court filing I’ve come across. This particular filing, submitted by Stephanie Jones, is aimed at Jennifer Abel, who once worked for JonesWorks PR company – my former publicist. In other court documents, she’s been labeled as a “rogue employee.” The motion to dismiss the case, which includes claims like invasion of privacy, labels it as more like a ‘soap opera’, arguing that it lacks a solid legal foundation and should be thrown out. The filing starts by…

As a devoted cinephile, I’d rephrase it like this: In what seems like a script from a daytime soap opera, Jennifer Abel resorts to an old, emotionally charged, and juvenile strategy. She files questionable and unfounded legal claims, which unfortunately mirrors the familiar trope, serving as a platform for her self-aggrandizing public storyline.

The main lawsuits involving Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni are not anticipated to reach a courtroom until next year. It’s likely that several other ongoing lawsuits will have been resolved by that time.

Significantly, Baldoni has filed lawsuits against both the New York Times and actors Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds. Recently, Lively requested the case be dismissed, and Reynolds followed suit with a similar motion.

The outcomes from these circumstances might significantly influence how the main trial unfolds. As we uncover additional details, we’ll make sure to update you regularly.

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2025-04-11 18:12