it’s a Small world after all. Justin Baldoni is now at the mercy of his legal team as his ‘It End’s With Us’ co-star Blake Lively’s official complaint makes explosive allegations against the actor/director. Coming to their defense in this legal battle, attorney Brian Friedman has expanded his profile of prestigious clients. In addition to speaking out on behalf of the Jane the Virgin star and doing his best to shut down the Gossip Girl actress’ sexual assault case, the famed attorney is representing the Menendez brothers’ family in another current high-profile case that has hit the mainstream. Have swallowed. Headlines.
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Before jumping in and calling Lively’s allegations “shameful,” Friedman earned her place in the spotlight by promoting Eric and Lyle Menendez’s fight for freedom after the murder of their parents, Kitty and Jose. While in his case, a large portion of the public is trusting that he will be freed from behind bars, believing that what the Menendez brothers did in self-defense in 1989, support in Baldoni’s favor gradually diminished. It is happening.
Justin Baldoni- Menendez Brothers Cases On The Same Page?
In the Menendez case, the past year has been pivotal in garnering widespread support for the brothers’ release as new evidence has exposed both’s heartbreaking history of alleged childhood abuse. Meanwhile, during a month-long campaign for It End’s With Us promotion, fans developed a distasteful reaction to Blake’s downplaying of the painful aspects of the film’s themes. However, that statement has completely backfired on Baldoni, who has been accused of launching a “smear campaign” against Lively. Both ongoing cases under Brian Friedman’s belt have seen developments in opposite directions with respect to his client’s perceived credibility.
Attorneys will eventually return to the Menendez case in January. Till then his entire focus will be on Baldoni’s case.
After Lively alleged in her court documents that Baldoni was willing to destroy her reputation, Friedman issued a statement on her behalf. “These claims are completely false, defamatory and malicious with the intention of intentionally hurting the public and repeating a narrative in the media,” he said. “It is shameful that Ms. Lively and her representatives would make such serious and obviously false allegations against Mr. Baldoni, Wayfarer Studios and its representatives, this is another desperate attempt to ‘fix’ his negative reputation, which is reflected in his own comments.” and actions during the film’s promotion; interviews and press activities that were viewed publicly, in real time, and unedited, allowing the Internet to generate its own views and opinions.
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Justin Baldoni’s Johnny Depp Connection
On the other hand, the crisis management team representing Baldoni also shares ties with several celebrities in the light of recent scandals over the past few years. Publicist Melissa Nathan and her PR firm, The Agency PR, have navigated many messy legal entanglements in the past. Before getting involved in the Baldoni case, Nathan joined hands with Johnny Depp during his 2022 defamation lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard. The agency’s website claims it redefines the rules of reputation management “with years of success behind some of the most notable, high-profile crisis and litigation events in recent history.” Additionally, the client roster includes top celebrities such as Drake and Travis Scott. The lawsuit filed against Justin also accuses him of showing nude videos of women and other X-rated photos to Blake. It is believed that he also discussed his porn addiction extensively during the filming of It End’s With Us.
