The Blake Lively deposition, currently scheduled for Thursday, July 17, stems from her sexual harassment and retaliation claims against Justin Baldoni.
The actress has filed a motion to change the location of her upcoming deposition alleging that the opposing legal team is trying to turn the proceedings into a “public spectacle.”
Blake Lively Deposition
On Friday, July 11, Lively’s attorneys filed a motion requesting the court to enter a protective order that would shield the actress from what they call a media circus.
The motion asks that the deposition be held at a confidential location and that all attendees be identified in advance.
“Ms. Lively is looking forward to her deposition next week, and it should follow the same rules as every other witness in this case,” her representatives told PEOPLE.
“Justin Baldoni’s lawyer has tried to make this matter a public spectacle at every turn, even proposing to sell tickets to a televised deposition at Madison Square Garden.”
The controversial idea was floated by Bryan Freedman, Baldoni’s attorney, who previously suggested the deposition take place at Madison Square Garden, streamed or ticketed with proceeds donated to domestic abuse charities.
