Man Trying to Serve Taylor Swift in Justin Baldoni Case Arrested

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are at the center of a police incident.

A 48-year-old man who delivers legal documents was arrested near Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce’s home. He reportedly tried to hand Taylor Swift papers for a legal case involving Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively, according to several news sources.

TopMob News received a police report from the Leawood Police Department detailing an arrest that occurred shortly after 2 a.m. on September 15th. The suspect was charged with misdemeanor trespassing but was released on bond later that day.

According to Star, who was first to report the incident, the man is due back in court on Oct. 15.

TopMob News has reached out to reps for Swift, Baldoni and Lively for comment.

According to documents obtained by Us Weekly on September 12th, Taylor Swift had previously agreed to provide a deposition for the lawsuit brought by Lively and Baldoni regarding their 2024 film, It Ends With Us.

Later that day, a lawyer for the singer-whose song “My Tears Ricochet” was used in the movie and its trailer-wrote a letter to the court stating that she hadn’t agreed to give a deposition. However, the letter also said she would be willing to do so between October 20th and 25th if legally required.

A judge went on to rule that Swift would ultimately not be deposed, according to multiple outlets.

TopMob News contacted representatives for both Baldoni and Lively for a statement. We haven’t received a response from Baldoni’s team, and Lively’s representative declined to comment.

As the court case approaches in March 2026, Baldoni has added to his legal representation. According to documents obtained by *People* magazine on September 18th, he’s hired criminal defense attorney Alexandra Shapiro, who previously worked on the defense team for Sean “Diddy” Combs during his sex trafficking trial earlier this year.

TopMob News contacted Shapiro and Baldoni’s representative for a statement, but they didn’t respond.

For more details on the It Ends With Us legal saga, keep reading.

Four months after the movie version of Colleen Hoover’s novel *It Ends With Us* came out, Blake Lively filed a complaint with California’s Civil Rights Department (CRD) on December 20th, as reported by *The New York Times*. The complaint alleges misconduct by her co-star Justin Baldoni and several associates.

The complaint, obtained by TopMob News, names Baldoni, his production company Wayfarer Studios, its CEO Jamey Heath, cofounder Steve Sarowitz, publicist Jennifer Abel, her company RWA Communications, crisis communications specialist Melissa Nathan, her company The Agency Group PR LLC (TAG), contractor Jed Wallace, and his company Street Relations Inc. as defendants.

Lively claims that Baldoni and those connected to Wayfarer launched a deliberate public relations and online campaign to retaliate after she raised concerns about what she describes as invasive, unwelcome, unprofessional, and sexually inappropriate behavior by Baldoni and Heath on set. She states that both she and other members of the cast and crew experienced this behavior.

The actress asserts that this alleged campaign caused significant personal and professional damage.

The complaint details accusations of sexual harassment, retaliation, failure to address harassment, aiding and abetting harassment and retaliation, breach of contract, intentional emotional distress, negligence, invasion of privacy, and interference with her career opportunities.

The following day, *The New York Times* published a story detailing a campaign allegedly launched by Baldoni and his team to discredit Lively, referencing her complaint filed with the CRD. The article included messages from Baldoni, his publicist Abel, and crisis communications specialist Nathan, all of which were part of Lively’s complaint. *The New York Times* also made the court documents available on its website. Lively told the newspaper, “I hope my lawsuit exposes these harmful tactics used against those who report wrongdoing and protects others who might be targeted.”

Following Blake Lively’s public complaint, Bryan Freedman, the lawyer representing Tony Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios, strongly denied her accusations. In a statement to The New York Times, Freedman called Lively’s claims “shameful” and “categorically false,” suggesting they were a desperate attempt to repair her own reputation, which he said was damaged by her own statements and actions during the film’s promotion. He described the claims as false, outrageous, and intended to harm Baldoni publicly. Freedman also defended Wayfarer’s decision to hire a crisis manager, explaining that this happened before the film’s marketing began. He added that Wayfarer only responded to media inquiries and monitored social media, ensuring accurate reporting. He emphasized that the studio didn’t take any proactive steps to manage the narrative, only engaging in standard strategic planning and private discussions with PR professionals.

Following a New York Times article published on December 21st, talent agency William Morris Endeavor (WME) ended its relationship with Baldoni, as confirmed by Ari Emanuel, CEO of Endeavor.

WME refuted claims that Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively’s husband, was the reason for the split. Baldoni had alleged in a lawsuit against The New York Times that Reynolds had pressured his agent.

WME stated to The Hollywood Reporter on January 1st that Baldoni’s claim – that Reynolds pressured his agent at the Deadpool & Wolverine premiere – was false. They confirmed that Baldoni’s former representative wasn’t even at the premiere and that neither Reynolds nor Lively ever pressured them to drop Baldoni as a client.

Following Blake Lively’s legal complaint and a New York Times article detailing her allegations, several well-known figures publicly expressed their support. Colleen Hoover, author of *It Ends With Us*, posted on Instagram, praising Lively’s honesty, kindness, and patience and encouraging her followers to read the article. Jenny Slate, who played a sister to Lively’s character, stated she stood with Lively, describing her as a leader, loyal friend, and source of support. Slate called the reported attack on Lively “terribly dark” and commended her bravery. Brandon Sklenar, a co-star, shared the legal complaint from The New York Times’ website, urging people to read it. Additionally, Lively’s *Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants* co-stars – America Ferrera, Alexis Bledel, and Amber Tamblyn – announced their solidarity with her.

On December 23rd, Liz Plank announced she was leaving *The Man Enough Podcast*, which she co-hosted with Justin Baldoni and Heath. In an Instagram post, she thanked listeners for their trust and for creating a special community, saying she would miss them and cherish the memories.

While Plank didn’t explain her reasons for leaving, her announcement came shortly after Blake Lively publicly accused Baldoni and others at Wayfarer of inappropriate behavior.

Plank expressed her continued commitment to the values the podcast represented and thanked her followers for their support over the past four years. She stated that everyone deserves better and believes they can create a positive change together.

She also mentioned she would share more information later and will continue to support those who speak out against injustice and hold others accountable.

Stephanie Jones, a former publicist for Baldoni, and her firm, Jonesworks LLC, have filed a lawsuit against Baldoni, his company Wayfarer, and current publicists Abel and Nathan. The suit, filed in New York on December 24th, claims Abel and Nathan secretly worked together to damage Jones’s reputation and her firm, break contracts, and steal clients. According to the lawsuit, they coordinated with Baldoni and Wayfarer to launch a negative media campaign against Baldoni’s co-star, then falsely blamed Jones for the campaign when she wasn’t involved. Abel previously worked at Jonesworks until last summer. The suit further alleges that Abel and Nathan are now trying to deflect blame onto Jones as their own actions are revealed, and are continuing to damage her reputation within the industry. Jonesworks also claims Baldoni and Wayfarer violated their contractual obligations and refused to resolve the dispute through private arbitration. TopMob News has reached out to those named in the suit for comment.

According to a December 23rd report in *Variety*, Lively’s lawyers obtained the text messages published in *The New York Times* through a legal request to Jonesworks. Freedman, who represents Nathan, Abel, Baldoni, and his associates, stated that none of his clients were asked to provide information and that he plans to sue Jones for sharing messages from Abel’s phone with Lively’s legal team.

Okay, so I’ve been following this whole thing *so* closely, and it’s insane! Basically, Baldoni and a bunch of other people – Wayfarer, Heath, Sarowitz, Nathan, TAG, Abel, RWA Communications, and Wallace and Street Relations – are suing *The New York Times* for a whopping $250 million! I read the lawsuit – TopMob got a copy – and it’s a total mess. They’re saying the Times completely made things up in an article about this supposed smear campaign *they* allegedly did against Lively. They’re claiming libel, invasion of privacy, even that the Times broke a promise!

They’re saying the article was based on lies from Lively’s complaint, and that the messages the Times used were twisted and taken out of context. They’re furious that the Times supposedly “just believed” Lively without looking at all the *other* evidence that proves she’s the one who was actually trying to ruin their reputations! They’re saying *she* was the one running a calculated smear campaign, not them.

The Times, of course, says they’re going to fight this tooth and nail. They claim they did *tons* of research, looked at thousands of documents, and that everything in the article is accurate. Honestly, it’s a total battle, and I’m on the edge of my seat to see what happens. I really think the Times is being unfair to these people, but who knows what the truth is anymore?! It’s just…drama, drama, drama!

That day, Lively filed a lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, Wayfarer Entertainment, Heath, Sarowitz, the production company It Ends With Us Movie LLC, Nathan, Nathan’s company TAG, and Abel in New York.

The lawsuit, details of which were obtained by TopMob News, alleges sexual harassment, retaliation, and a failure to address harassment. It also includes claims of breach of contract, intentional and negligent emotional distress, and invasion of privacy.

These allegations were initially outlined in a complaint Lively filed with the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) earlier in the month.

Regarding a lawsuit Baldoni and his colleagues filed against *The New York Times* (which did not name Lively as a defendant), Lively’s lawyers stated to TopMob that her claims remain unchanged. They argued that Baldoni’s lawsuit falsely suggests Lively’s CRD complaint was a tactic to avoid suing him and that she never intended to pursue legal action. They pointed to her federal complaint, filed the same day, as proof that this claim is inaccurate.

The lawsuit filed by Baldoni and his team against *The New York Times* isn’t their only legal action planned. Court documents reveal they believe others are also responsible and intend to file further lawsuits. In a January 2nd interview with NBC News, Baldoni and Wayfarer’s lawyer, Freedman, confirmed they definitely plan to sue Lively as well.

The controversy surrounding Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni continued to unfold online. Some social media users believed Lively’s husband, Ryan Reynolds, subtly referenced Baldoni in his upcoming film, *Deadpool & Wolverine*, through the character Nicepool. While Reynolds hasn’t addressed these rumors publicly, Baldoni’s lawyer, Freedman, did share his thoughts. In an interview on *The Megyn Kelly Show* posted on YouTube January 7th, Freedman stated, “If your wife is sexually harassed, you don’t make fun of Justin Baldoni, or the situation. You treat it seriously, file complaints with HR, and follow the proper legal channels. You certainly don’t mock the person and turn it into a joke.”

Lively’s legal team says she’s faced increased criticism since filing her lawsuit. They emphasized the case isn’t a simple disagreement, but involves serious allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation supported by evidence. They accuse Wayfarer and its associates of illegally attempting to discredit Lively after she tried to ensure a safe work environment on a film set, and claim the company has continued to attack her since the lawsuit was filed.

The lawyers also warned against common tactics used to dismiss harassment claims, such as blaming the victim or portraying the offender as the victim. They stressed that these approaches downplay serious misconduct and that statements to the media won’t protect Wayfarer from the legal claims. They intend to pursue the case fully in court, reminding everyone that sexual harassment and retaliation are illegal in any workplace.

In a statement to TopMob, Justin Baldoni’s lawyer, Freedman, pointed out the irony of Blake Lively accusing Baldoni of using the media to his advantage, considering her team sent heavily edited documents to *The New York Times* even before filing their complaint. He added that they are releasing evidence showing a pattern of bullying and threats aimed at taking control of the film, consistent with Lively’s past behavior of using others to deliver threats and get her way. They claim to have ample proof to support these claims.

On January 16th, Heath Baldoni, Wayfarer, publicist Abel, crisis communication specialist Nathan, and the production company It Ends With Us Movie LLC filed a lawsuit against Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Lively’s publicist Leslie Sloane, and Sloane’s firm, Vision PR.

The lawsuit, obtained by TopMob News, accuses all parties of civil extortion, defamation, and invasion of privacy. Lively is specifically accused of violating an implied agreement to act in good faith, while both Lively and Reynolds are accused of intentionally disrupting contracts and harming economic opportunities, as well as negligently interfering with potential business deals.

The plaintiffs deny Lively’s claims of sexual harassment and a retaliatory smear campaign, and allege that Lively took control of the *It Ends With Us* movie promotion and, with the help of Reynolds, Sloane, and others, attempted to damage their reputations in the press after facing criticism for her marketing efforts. Lively maintains she followed Sony’s marketing plan.

The lawsuit claims the defendants collaborated with *The New York Times* to publish a damaging and false news report, though the publication stands by its reporting.

In a statement, the plaintiffs’ attorney, Freedman, stated that Blake Lively was either misinformed by her team or deliberately misrepresented the truth.

Lively’s lawyers have responded to a lawsuit filed against her, calling it a typical tactic used by abusers. They claim Baldoni is attempting to portray her as the problem, alleging he’s trying to make it seem like she took over the project and caused issues with the cast.

According to Lively’s team, evidence will demonstrate that others also had negative experiences with Baldoni and the production company, and that Sony actually asked Lively to oversee the final cut of the film, which ultimately proved successful.

They strongly criticized Baldoni’s reaction to her harassment claims, stating his defense centers on blaming Lively and questioning her actions. Her lawyers argue this is a desperate attempt to deflect attention from the abuse itself and won’t disprove the evidence supporting her claims.

Attorneys for actor Justin Baldoni have released footage from the filming of *It Ends With Us*, arguing it disproves claims made by his co-star, Blake Lively. They state the scene was intended to portray a developing romance and that both actors behaved professionally and respectfully.

Lively’s lawyers, however, maintain the video actually supports her account of events, claiming Baldoni’s actions were unscripted and performed without her consent or prior discussion. They point out Lively repeatedly asked to simply have the characters talk and that her discomfort in the video would be recognizable to anyone who has experienced inappropriate touching in the workplace.

The couple asked the judge handling their case to prevent Freedman, the lead lawyer for the opposing side, from making public statements, fearing it could unfairly influence the legal process.

A seven-minute voice memo reportedly sent by director Baldoni to actress Lively during the filming of *It Ends With Us* was released online. The memo appears to discuss a rooftop scene Lively had revised for the movie and how those changes were presented to him in a meeting with Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and singer Taylor Swift.

Baldoni told Lively, “We should all have friends like that, especially considering you’re both incredibly creative.” He added, “The three of you together are amazing.”

In the recording, Baldoni also seems to apologize for his initial reaction to Lively’s revised script, saying, “I messed up. I’ll admit and apologize when I’m wrong.”

A court date of March 9, 2026, was scheduled one month after Lively officially sued Baldoni.

According to documents obtained by TopMob News, Stephen Baldoni has updated his lawsuit against Camille Lively, her colleagues Reynolds and Sloane, and Sloane’s PR firm, Vision PR, Inc. The updated filing now also names *The New York Times* as a defendant.

Baldoni claims Lively and her team spent months secretly working together and providing false information to *The New York Times*. He alleges the newspaper selectively used and changed communications, removing important context and deliberately editing them to be misleading.

Baldoni published a website detailing his lawsuit against Lively, including the latest version of his legal complaint and a chronological overview of key events. This overview featured what Baldoni claimed were screenshots of text conversations between Lively, Reynolds, and himself.

The website went live about a month after Baldoni’s legal team announced they intended to publicly release all text messages between the parties involved.

In an interview with NBC News on January 2nd, Baldoni’s lawyer stated they wanted to make all evidence available so the public could draw their own conclusions about the case.

As a dedicated follower of this case, I was really struck by the latest developments. Lively’s legal team filed an updated complaint revealing that she wasn’t the only one who felt uneasy about Justin Baldoni’s behavior on the set of *It Ends With Us*. They claim that two other women who worked on the film also experienced discomfort and that their concerns were actually documented back in May 2023. What’s even more significant is that, contrary to what Baldoni’s team is saying, he apparently acknowledged these complaints in writing at the time – he knew others were uncomfortable too. Unfortunately, Lively’s team hasn’t named these two women yet, citing a really worrying atmosphere of threats and intimidation created by Baldoni’s alleged retaliation. His lawyer, however, dismissed the claims as unreliable hearsay, suggesting these women aren’t willing to come forward and back up Lively’s story. It’s a really concerning situation, and I’m eager to see how it unfolds.

Following accusations from Baldoni that Sloane spread false and damaging rumors painting him as a “sexual predator” and ran a coordinated effort to harm his reputation with Lively’s help, Sloane requested the court to dismiss the lawsuit.

According to legal documents obtained by TopMob News, Sloane’s lawyer claims the accusations against her are unfounded and that she was brought into the lawsuit solely to divert attention from the claims made by Lively.

Lively hired Nick Shapiro, a former Deputy Chief of Staff for the CIA, to help with the legal strategy for the sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit happening in New York, according to a member of her legal team at Willkie Farr & Gallagher. This was reported by Variety on February 28th.

From 2013 to 2015, Shapiro worked at the CIA during the Obama administration. He later held leadership roles at Visa, overseeing global security and communications, and at Airbnb, leading crisis management. After three years at Airbnb, he started his own consulting company, 10th Avenue Consulting LLC.

According to documents obtained by TopMob News, *The New York Times* has asked a court to dismiss them from the $400 million lawsuit. The lawsuit also involves Lively, Baldoni, and the company Sloane and Sloane.

In a court filing, the newspaper claimed that Baldoni’s team was presenting a biased version of events that had attracted significant media attention, but insisted that *The Times* shouldn’t be involved in the conflict. According to court documents obtained by *Deadline*, *The New York Times*’ lawyers also pointed out that Baldoni and his associates at Wayfarer initially filed a $250 million lawsuit against *The New York Times*, which was later dropped when they expanded the suit to $400 million and included *The New York Times* as a defendant.

U.S. District Judge Lewis J. Liman has temporarily paused the exchange of information and documents in a case involving *The New York Times*, following the newspaper’s request. According to documents obtained by TopMob News, the judge agreed to halt the process while he considers the newspaper’s motion to dismiss the case.

Judge Liman stated that *The New York Times* presented a strong argument that its motion to dismiss is likely to be successful. He also believes that delaying the exchange of information won’t unfairly harm the opposing side, led by Baldoni.

A spokesperson for *The New York Times* told TopMob News that they are pleased with the court’s decision, which acknowledges the important First Amendment principles at stake. They believe the case should not have been brought against them and that the court’s decision prevents unnecessary burdens.

Following accusations from Baldoni that Lively was using her friendship with Taylor Swift to gain more control over the film adaptation of It Ends With Us – and after Baldoni’s lawyers attempted to subpoena Swift – a spokesperson for the singer responded.

A spokesperson confirmed to TopMob News on May 9th that Taylor Swift had no involvement in the movie whatsoever. This includes no participation in casting, creative choices, music, or even viewing any cuts of the film.

Taylor Swift allowed the film to use her song ‘My Tears Ricochet,’ as her representative explained. Because her contribution was simply licensing a song – something 19 other artists also did – this legal request for documents seems intended to generate publicity and sensational headlines rather than address the actual issues in the case.

Baldoni’s attorneys withdrew their request later that month, per Lively’s legal team.

The judge dismissed the lawsuit against Lively, Reynolds, their publicist Sloane, Sloane’s company Vision PR, and *The New York Times*. The judge determined that Baldoni and his lawyers didn’t provide enough evidence to support their claims of defamation or civil extortion.

After the lawsuit against her was dropped, Lively spoke on Instagram about how difficult it was to be targeted with a retaliatory suit, and the feeling of being unfairly shamed. She also pointed out that many people don’t have the money or support to defend themselves in these situations.

She expressed her love and thanks to everyone who supported her, both those she knew and those she didn’t. She promised to always value and fight for them.

Baldoni’s lawyer told TopMob News that Lively’s claim of winning is incorrect.

The lawyer stated that this case centers on false claims of sexual harassment, subsequent retaliation, and a fabricated attempt to damage someone’s reputation. Ms. Lively’s legal team has called this alleged campaign ‘untraceable’ because they can’t provide any evidence of it, as it never actually occurred.

Lively gave a deposition at her lawyers’ office in New York. While some news outlets described it as a tense confrontation between Lively and Baldoni, her legal team later formally objected to reports suggesting she required a large group of supporting witnesses.

According to Lively’s lawyer, Baldoni was present in the room with the other people she was suing, and their lawyers too.

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