Justin Baldoni has presented compelling evidence suggesting that Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds were actively undermining him several months prior to the unexpected Christmas lawsuit filed against him by Lively. This revelation has prompted Baldoni to revise his legal claims against both of them, indicating a significant escalation in this ongoing legal conflict.

Recent documents obtained by TMZ reveal that Justin accuses the ?malicious and reckless? defamation of his character dating back to at least October 31. This timeline is critical as it coincides with the metadata embedded in a New York Times article discussing Blake?s lawsuit against him. The implications of this timing suggest a premeditated effort to tarnish his reputation, rather than a spontaneous reaction to the lawsuit itself.

Justin?s legal team asserts that they have substantial evidence supporting their claims. They state that observers of the New York Times article reportedly discovered that viewing the HTML source code revealed references to a “message-embed-generator” linked to the date “2024-10-31.” This finding raises questions about the article’s integrity and the intentions behind its publication.

In simpler terms, Justin’s lawsuit argues that this evidence indicates the New York Times began constructing the allegedly defamatory article no later than October 31. This date is significant as it marks when the outlet developed a tool to display the text messages, which were central to Blake’s lawsuit and the subsequent article discussing it. This timeline suggests a coordinated effort to influence public perception against him.

Team Baldoni emphasizes the importance of this evidence, as it purportedly dismantles the legal protections that Lively, the New York Times, and associated parties may have relied upon to shield their alleged defamatory actions. The findings suggest a concerted effort to undermine Baldoni’s character, which could have serious repercussions for those involved.

As previously reported, Justin is pursuing a $250 million lawsuit against the New York Times, which is separate from his $400 million lawsuit against Blake and Ryan. He accuses the outlet of selectively choosing and manipulating text messages in their article, alleging a conspiracy with Blake to facilitate her attack on his character and reputation.

Justin?s attorney, Bryan Freedman, stated to TMZ, ?The decision to amend our lawsuit was a logical next step due to the overwhelming amount of new evidence that has come to light. This fresh evidence supports our long-held belief that, for purely egotistical reasons, Ms. Lively and her entire team colluded for months to destroy reputations through a complex web of lies, false accusations, and the manipulation of illicitly obtained communications.?

Freedman further comments, ?The ongoing public interest in this case has ironically highlighted the straightforward facts surrounding the New York Times and how deeply involved Ms. Lively and her representatives were in the alleged smear campaign against Mr. Baldoni, Wayfarer Studios, and their teams, to the extent that they initiated it themselves.?

The amended lawsuit includes an extensive timeline exceeding 150 pages, meticulously detailing the sequence of events that allegedly showcase Blake?s campaign to undermine Justin. The timeline begins on January 1, 2019, when Justin first contacted renowned author Colleen Hoover regarding her novel ?It Ends With Us,? and follows the intricate developments through to January 29, 2025, highlighting each significant moment in this ongoing saga.