Taylor Swift's Texts Can Be Included in Justin Baldoni's Narrative, Judge Rules
Briefly

The ongoing legal disputes related to 'It Ends With Us' persist despite previous dismissals. Judge Lewis Liman has allowed Justin Baldoni's team to seek Taylor Swift's text messages related to the case, opposing Blake Lively's attempts to block the retrieval. Lively's team argues that Baldoni's legal strategy merely serves public relations. Judge Liman's ruling acknowledges the dual nature of litigation tactics, suggesting that while they may seek to affect public perception, they can also hold legitimate court relevance. A protective order is in place to keep any relevant texts confidential.
"The only allegations in this action that were ever remotely relevant to Ms. Swift were in the Wayfarer Parties' now dismissed complaint," the filing obtained by read.
Judge Liman noted, "A motion or request may be, and in this case often has been, both a legitimate litigation tactic and an attempt to maneuver in the broader court of public opinion."
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