Blake Lively subpoenas content creators in Justin Baldoni case over alleged smear campaign
The subpoenas aim to support Lively's claims that Baldoni orchestrated a coordinated online smear campaign.
TMZ first reported that the subpoenas were issued as part of the ongoing case. Owens responded publicly, saying, 'I have not the slightest idea what I am being subpoenaed for,' adding she was unaware of any involvement when the lawsuits were filed.
Hilton and Signore did not immediately comment. Hilton, who has covered the legal saga extensively and appeared in a documentary about the case, has previously been represented by Baldoni's attorney, Bryan Freedman.
Signore, known for his YouTube commentary on celebrity trials, published statements from Freedman before major outlets did.
Lively also subpoenaed Scooter Braun, who stepped down as HYBE America CEO on July 1.
Meanwhile, Baldoni's earlier attempt to subpoena Taylor Swift, a friend of Lively's, was withdrawn. However, the judge denied Lively's request to block the release of her messages with Swift.
Baldoni's $400 million countersuit for defamation and extortion was dismissed in June.
The trial is scheduled for March 2026.
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