Recently, American actor Justin Baldoni initiated a lawsuit against the prominent media outlet, The New York Times, following a story that included alleged personal information about the actor and his relationship with fellow actress Blake Lively. The lawsuit, filed in the court of public opinion, accuses the newspaper of defamation and breach of contract, seeking unspecified damages, a retraction of the published claims, and an apology from the newspaper and those involved in the publication of the allegations.
Baldoni, best known for his work in the television series “Jane the Virgin”, revealed his frustration with the article, stating that the allegations mentioned were not only false but also highly invasive of his privacy. According to the statement released by the actor’s legal representatives, the article published on the newspaper’s online platform last month contained defamatory statements that hurt his reputation, career, and personal life.
The article under scrutiny, titled “Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s Vengeance Project: A Site of Rape Jokes,” detailed a questionable collaboration between the actor and Lively, focusing mainly on a now-defunct website they created. The newspaper reported that the website contained content that could be considered negative toward women, sparking a whirlwind of criticism and debate on social media.
The statement goes on to highlight that the information provided by the newspaper was based on anonymous sources, which The New York Times had allegedly failed to verify. Baldoni’s representatives claim that The New York Times breached their contract for an interview with the actor, providing false information without clarification or consent on the matter.
In a bid to protect his reputation and seek justice, Justin Baldoni is set to face off against one of the world’s leading media giants in a battle that could have significant implications for the future of media and the way news is reported.
