Candace Owens denies receiving subpoena in Blake Lively case
Owens questioned a TMZ report, which cites an unnamed source claiming that the creators and internet personality Perez Hilton were subpoenaed to turn over all of their communications with Baldoni, in connection with the sexual harassment and retaliation case.
"Given the fact that I have not received any subpoena yet, I appreciate Blake's team leaking this to TMZ to alert me to it," the conservative political commentator said in a statement to USA TODAY Wednesday, June 2. "And of course, I have not the slightest idea what I am being subpoenaed for as I knew none of these parties when their respective lawsuits were filed. But stay tuned, and I'll let audiences know on my podcast!"
Signore's attorney, Nathaniel Broughty, said the he has also yet to be served. "My client has not been served with any legal process at this time. He runs a news outlet and is in the midst of creating an independent documentary, 'IT ENDS WITH JUSTICE,' that has spoken to many involved in the case," his statement read, adding that if the YouTuber were to be served, he would "vigorously defend against any claims" while protecting the "confidentiality" of his sources in the name of "journalistic integrity."
The creators, along with Hilton, have released commentary on the case. Lively claims that in addition to Baldoni sexually harassing her, he helped orchestrate a smear campaign against her.
USA TODAY has reached out to reps for Hilton, Lively and Baldoni for comment.
Judge: Justin Baldoni can see texts between Taylor Swift and Blake Lively
The report comes after a judge granted the Baldoni legal team's request to obtain private text messages between Lively and Taylor Swift pertaining to the filming of "It Ends With Us."
Baldoni's counterlawsuit for extortion was dismissed in June by a judge, who said the case did not hold up legally. The "It Ends with Us" director first sued Lively, husband Ryan Reynolds and The New York Times after the actress went public with her sexual harassment and retaliation claims in late 2024.
Contributing: Alyssa Goldberg
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