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Almost two weeks after Taylor Swift was summoned as a witness Break Live And the Grammy-winning pop star, a fierce legal dispute by Justin Bardoni, no longer needs to testify as Bardoni’s team retracted the documents.
On Thursday, Lively representatives expressed their approval of the reversal, saying they will “continue to stand up to third parties who are unfairly harassed or threatened in the process.”
“We are pleased that Justin Bardoni and the Wayfarer Party have withdrawn their harassment subpoena to Taylor Swift and her law firm,” the Lively team told Fox News Digital in a statement. “We stand behind the efforts of Taylor’s team and direct these inappropriate subpoena at her lawyers, continuing to confront third parties who are unfairly harassed or threatened in the process.
Taylor Swift is summoned in Blake Lively and the legal battle of Justin Bardoni
Taylor Swift no longer needs to testify in Justin Bardoni’s legal dispute with Blake Lively (Getty Images/Gareth Cattermole/Parkwood/Getty Images/Nathan Congleton/John Nacion/Variety via NBC’s Gotty Images/Gareth Cattermole/Wireimage)
“Abusive use Taylor Swift Celebrity was the original plan in Melissa Nathan’s scenario planning document, which continues to this day. The statement continued. At some point, they run out of distractions from sexual harassment and the actual claims of retribution they face. ”
A source with direct knowledge of the case told Fox News Digital, “When information is voluntarily received, no subpoena is required.”
A representative from Swift did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
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After Swift was summoned on May 10, the pop star spokesman denied his involvement in the 2024 film “It Endy Us,” except for licenses for her song “My Tears Ricochet,” which was featured in the film trailer and used in one scene.
Justin Bardoni and Blake Lively have been caught up in a troublesome legal battle since December. (Getty Images)
“Taylor Swift never stepped into the set of this film. She wasn’t involved in the cast or creative decisions. She didn’t win the film, nor did she see the edits about the film, nor did she even see ‘it end with us’ a few weeks after it was released.
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“Taylor’s connection to the film allowed him to use one song from “My Tears Ricochet,”” the spokesman added. ” Given that her involvement had licensed the film’s songs, this documentary summon, which was also made by 19 other artists, is designed to use Taylor Swift’s name to attract public interest by creating tabloid clickbaits instead of focusing on the facts of the case.”
Lively filed her lawsuit For sexual harassment, retaliation and mental distress against Bardoni and film producer Jamie Heath, “It Ends With Us.” She first filed a complaint with California’s Civil Rights Office, and later filed it in federal court in December.
In response, Bardoni submitted a $400 million lawsuit Her lively husband, Ryan Reynolds, blames them for the terror and defamation of the citizens.
The friendship between Taylor Swift and Blake Lively reportedly has been “stop” as they continue their legal battle with Justin Bardoni. (Photo: Wireimage by Kevin Mazur/Parkwood; Photo: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images by Sony Pictures)
To prove his claim that Lively controlled the film’s production, Baldoni’s legal team suggested that the actress would use her friendship with the world-famous Swift to threaten him. While working on the film, Lively insisted on a rewrite of the infamous rooftop scene. Baldoni hesitated about the idea, but he told the actress that he “we’ll see what she did together.”
Lively then invited Baldoni to his New York City home. There, the actor said he felt that Swift and Reynolds had put pressure on him to use the rewritten scene. “Later, Bardoni felt an obligation to receive a lively textbook, saying that he liked her page and that Reynolds and her mega-celebrity friends didn’t need to put pressure on him,” the complaint said.
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“…I really love what you did. It really helps me. It makes it even more fun and interesting (and I would have felt that way without Ryan and Taylor. [emoji] You are truly an all-out talent. I’m really excited [sic] According to the complaints, Bardoni’s texts are grateful to do this together.
Blake Lively filed a lawsuit against Bardoni and film producer Jamie Heath due to sexual harassment, retaliation and mental distress. (Charlie Toriblue)
Lively shared a long response. There, she called Swift and Reynolds the “dragons” who protected her.
“Ryan and [redacted] He established himself as an absolute Titan as a writer and storyteller outside of their major gigs – just sing or just acting, [redacted] I’ll just direct it. I’m very fortunate to have them as creative barometers. Because they know first hand everything I contribute. They also know that I am not always good at making sure I am seen or used for fear of threatening my ego or affecting the ease of the process. They don’t give s about it. And so, everyone listens to them with immeasurable respect and enthusiasm. So I think I have to stop worrying about people who like me. ”
According to the lawsuit, Bardoni believed that “the message was less clear.” “Baldoni wasn’t just alive. He was facing a vibrant ‘dragon’, two of the world’s most influential and wealthy celebrities.
Legal conflict He is currently heading to trial in March 2026 before New York Court.
Lauryn Overhultz of Fox News Digital contributed to this post.
