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Justin Baldoni’s Publicist Denies Blake Lively Smear Claims, Addresses Leaked Texts

Justin Baldoni's publicist, Jen Abel, said the leaked texts in Blake Lively's harassment lawsuit do not prove a smear campaign took place.

“After reviewing the evidence, facts, hard proof that countered every single thing that was being claimed and demanded at the start of production, I made a choice to stand by my client of almost 5 years, who had dedicated his life to the equal treatment of others, especially women. He continued: “The standard scenario planning TAG PR drafted proved unnecessary as audiences found Lively’s own actions, interviews and marketing during the promotional tour distasteful, and responded organically to that which the media themselves picked up on.” Freedman, in a longer statement to The Hollywood Reporter, alleged that in late August, Joneswork “utilized a lawyer and security guard to take possession of Wayfarers confidential information through confiscation of Jen Abel’s phone.

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