Justin Baldoni's Ex-Publicist Sues Over Alleged Blake Lively Smear Campaign
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The lawsuit filed by Stephanie Jones claims she was forced out of her role representing Justin Baldoni amid fears Blake Lively would expose misconduct allegations against him, revealing a larger campaign against her.
In her separate complaint, Blake Lively detailed retaliation by Baldoni and his film studio after she raised allegations of misconduct, including thousands of messages implying a conspiracy to discredit her.
Stephanie Jones stated that Ms. Abel, who she fired for stealing documents, used a company phone to coordinate a smear campaign against Lively, indicating higher stakes in this unfolding drama.
The messages collected by Ms. Lively showcase her efforts to bring to light allegations against Baldoni, with the documentation suggesting a systematic approach to undermine her credibility.
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