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Recently, Blake Lively’s attorney, Michael Gottlieb, submitted a motion to dismiss Justin Baldoni’s recent letter to the court, labeling it as “baseless, unnecessary, improper and abusive.” This motion arose amid ongoing tensions between the parties involved, which have escalated into full legal battles.

The drama intensified as Baldoni’s lawyer claimed that Lively’s legal team attempted to coerce Taylor Swift into publicly supporting Lively’s stance against Baldoni. They allegedly threatened to leak private text messages from Swift if she refused to comply with their demands. This shocking allegation highlights the lengths to which some might go in a legal tussle.

In newly uncovered legal documentation, Baldoni’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, outlined that the subpoena sent to Taylor Swift’s lawyers was aimed at gathering evidence regarding potential witness tampering and the destruction of evidence. Freedman asserted that such inquiries were essential for a fair examination of the case.

Freedman further claimed that he had credible information indicating that one of Lively’s attorneys had pressured Swift to delete any existing text messages between them. This demand raises serious questions about the integrity of communication within the context of this legal dispute.

The background of this dispute is complex, rooted in a personal relationship that has soured significantly. Reports indicate that the friendship between Blake Lively and Taylor Swift was strained after an awkward text surfaced. In this text, Lively likened herself to Khaleesi from “Game of Thrones,” describing her husband Ryan Reynolds and Swift as her “dragons.” This metaphorical comparison did not sit well with Swift, leading to further friction between the two.

Sources close to Swift assert that she was deeply upset by the text message situation and reject the idea that she was ever part of Lively’s narrative of being one of her “dragons.” As the conflict evolves, Swift’s legal team has publicly dismissed the significance of the subpoena, claiming Swift had only a minimal role in the matters related to the film project that sparked the conflict between Lively and Baldoni.

As tensions mount, Freedman has voiced that the communications sought through the subpoena are crucial. He argues that they demonstrate attempts to intimidate a witness involved in current litigation, thereby asserting the legitimacy of the legal inquiry amidst the swirling rumors and sensationalism.

In response to these allegations, Blake Lively’s legal representation has firmly rejected any claims of coercion, asserting that all accusations brought against them are false. Gottlieb, Lively’s attorney, characterized the allegations as a blend of baseless claims sourced from unnamed individuals, distancing the truth from the narrative being spun in public.