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Allegations of Harassment and Intimidation
Lively’s legal team claims this is part of a broader campaign to “harass and intimidate” the actress.
“Defendants have used even the prospect of Ms. Lively’s deposition to generate press interest,” the motion states, calling the proposal an “abusive tactic.”
The filing argues that the high-profile nature of the case and the sensitive subject matter present a security risk and an opportunity for “intimidation or harassment,” particularly if media figures or social media influencers are invited.
Baldoni’s Legal Team Responds
Freedman, appearing on TMZ Live in June, said the deposition is a legal obligation and will uncover inconsistencies in Lively’s claims:
“I’m gonna ask her questions under penalty of perjury… We have all of the videotape, all the footage. We have the text messages, and we have emails.”
Freedman has also downplayed the protective motion, indicating the testimony will proceed regardless of the location. Both Lively and Baldoni are expected to testify during the trial, set for March 2026 in New York.
Dismissed Claims and Trial Ahead
Lively initially accused Baldoni, her It Ends with Us co-star and director, of sexual harassment and retaliation. Baldoni’s counterclaims, which included allegations of extortion and defamation against both Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds, were dismissed by Judge Lewis J. Liman in June, and have not been refiled.
