Baldoni's Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuits Dismissed: Judge Rules Against Actor

Justin Baldoni's multi-million dollar lawsuits against Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and The New York Times have been dismissed by a federal judge. Baldoni claimed defamation and extortion, but the judge found his claims lacked sufficient evidence. The ruling concludes a high-profile legal battle in the entertainment industry. "A federal judge has dismissed Justin Baldoni's $400 million countersuit against former costar Blake Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and their publicist," reported NBC News. The judge stated Baldoni failed to provide sufficient evidence to support his allegations. This dismissal follows a similar outcome in Baldoni's $250 million defamation lawsuit against The New York Times. The case highlights the complexities of defamation lawsuits in the public eye, particularly those involving high-profile individuals.