Justin Baldoni To Blake Energetic
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11:10 AM PT — Blake Energetic‘s attorneys Michael Gottlieb and Esra Hudson inform TMZ … “We’re happy with the results of immediately’s listening to and keen to maneuver ahead instantly with discovery on this case. The Court docket granted our request that every one attorneys within the matter really observe the rule of regulation and never make any statements that would prejudice a jury. This case offers with critical allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation. We are going to maintain the defendants accountable, and we’re assured that after all of the proof is submitted on this matter, Ms. Energetic will prevail.”
Justin Baldoni simply scored a authorized win over Blake Energetic … as a result of the primary courtroom listening to of their beef ended and not using a gag order for Justin’s lawyer.
The “It Ends With Us” stars had their authorized groups go earlier than a choose Monday in New York for the primary time since Blake filed her $250 million sexual harassment lawsuit towards Justin, who fired again together with his personal $400 million defamation go well with.
Blake’s been attempting to get Justin’s lawyer, Bryan Freedman, to cease blabbing in regards to the case within the media … however the choose denied her request, even with Energetic’s attorneys placing on a full-court press.
Monday’s fiery listening to featured Blake’s attorneys attacking Freedman, claiming he is being means too chatty in regards to the case in public, giving them little wiggle room to reply within the courtroom of public opinion.
Blake’s attorneys additionally complained about Justin’s new web site devoted to the case … telling the choose they assume it is “improper.”
Freedman defended his conduct, saying Blake’s workforce is doing the identical factor … citing the New York Occasions article the place Blake first made her sexual harassment claims towards Justin. He says the paper solely gave Justin 12 hours of discover of their hit piece and says Blake’s workforce was behind the story … although the choose says there is no proof that is true.
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The choose dealt one other blow to Blake when he informed her attorneys she would not get to decide on who deposes her. As we first reported, Freedman claims Energetic and her authorized workforce don’t desire him to take her deposition.
Blake and Justin’s respective lawsuits are being consolidated into one case right here … and the choose says the trial is anticipated to begin in March, except they settle or the case finally ends up being litigated within the press.
Keep tuned …
