Alleged Travis Kelce Home Trespasser Tried to Subpoena Taylor Swift

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The fallout from Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively‘s legal battle continues in the Midwest.

A man who trespassed on Travis Kelce’s property two months ago might not face charges after all. The 48-year-old had claimed he was trying to deliver legal papers related to the lawsuit over the book It Ends With Us to Taylor Swift on behalf of the author’s legal team, according to documents obtained by the Kansas City Star.

Justin Lee Fisher avoided a criminal conviction by entering a one-year diversion program on December 2nd. He was arrested on September 15th for allegedly trespassing at the home of a Kansas City Chiefs tight end in Leawood, Kansas, at 2 a.m.

Prosecutors will drop the charge against Fisher if he follows the terms of an agreement. This includes paying a $1,000 fee, staying out of trouble with the law, and avoiding any contact with the people who originally filed the complaint.

According to Fisher’s lawyer, Christopher Scott, his client was hired by another attorney to serve Taylor Swift—who is engaged to Kelce—as part of the ongoing legal dispute between Baldoni and Lively.

I was really relieved to hear Scott explain what happened with Justin. He said Justin was simply doing his job for his employer, and that’s why he was there so late. It wasn’t anything shady or wrong at all – he was just dedicated to getting his work done, even if it meant a long night. It’s good to know the truth came out!

TopMob News has contacted representatives for Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift, and Blake Baldoni for a statement, but hasn’t received a response yet. However, Swift’s team has stated in the past that she wasn’t involved in creating the film.

According to her representative, Taylor Swift had no involvement in the movie. In a statement to TopMob News, they confirmed she wasn’t on set, didn’t participate in casting or creative choices, didn’t compose the music, and never reviewed any version of the film.

According to a November 4th application obtained by The Star, Fisher asked to be considered for a diversion program, stating that a conviction would cause him to lose his license as a private investigator.

I was trying to deliver a subpoena, but when I went to the address and went through the gate, I tried to talk to the security guards about serving the documents. They didn’t tell me to leave or even acknowledge me. Then, the police arrived and arrested me.

He explained that finishing the program was crucial for moving forward and maintaining his private investigator license, which was how he provided for his family.

Taylor Swift, whose song “My Tears Ricochet” appeared in the movie based on Colleen Hoover’s book, was identified in court documents as someone who might have information about accusations made by an actress against her co-star. These documents, obtained by TopMob News and recently made public, were filed in July as part of the case.

Lively’s legal team suggests the Grammy-winning artist may know details about what happened between the parties involved, including any complaints or conversations about the work environment or behavior on the movie set. This also includes information about how the movie was made, edited, and promoted, as well as details about Lively’s claims of retaliation and the resulting harm she experienced.

Lively has filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against Baldoni, claiming he created a difficult and uncomfortable work environment while filming their 2024 movie and then tried to damage her reputation. Baldoni denied the claims and filed his own lawsuit against Lively, but it was dismissed in June when he couldn’t provide evidence to support his claim that she had defamed him.

For a breakdown of Lively and Baldoni’s legal battle, 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 the California 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 others connected to his production company.

The complaint, obtained by TopMob News, names Baldoni, his 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 associated with Wayfarer launched a deliberate campaign to discredit her after she raised concerns about inappropriate behavior on set. She states that she and other cast and crew members experienced behavior from Baldoni and Heath that was invasive, unwelcome, unprofessional, and sexually inappropriate.

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, 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 supposed smear campaign led by Baldoni and his colleagues against Lively, referencing her complaint filed with the California Civil Rights Department (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 full 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 helps protect 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,” arguing they were a desperate attempt to repair her own reputation after making controversial statements and appearing in unedited interviews during the film’s promotion. He described the claims as intentionally sensational and designed to harm Baldoni and Wayfarer in the media.

Freedman also defended Wayfarer’s decision to hire a crisis manager, explaining this happened before the movie’s marketing began. He added that Wayfarer only responded to media inquiries and monitored social media, ensuring balanced reporting. He emphasized that there was no proactive effort to retaliate or control the narrative, only standard internal planning and communication with PR professionals, as evidenced by the complete record of correspondence.

William Morris Endeavor (WME) ended its relationship with director Justin Baldoni after an article was published by The New York Times on December 21st, according to Ari Emanuel, CEO of WME’s parent company, Endeavor.

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

In a statement to The Hollywood Reporter on January 1st, WME said Baldoni’s claim that Reynolds pressured his agent at the Deadpool & Wolverine premiere is false. WME confirmed that Baldoni’s former representative wasn’t even at the premiere and that neither Reynolds nor Lively ever pressured the agency to drop Baldoni as a client.

After Blake Lively filed a defamation lawsuit and The New York Times published an article about it, many well-known figures publicly shared their support. Colleen Hoover, author of It Ends With Us, posted on Instagram thanking Lively for her honesty, kindness, and patience, and encouraged her followers to read the New York Times article. Jenny Slate, who played a sister to Lively’s character in the film, stated she stood with Lively, describing her as a leader, loyal friend, and source of emotional support. Slate called the revealed attack on Lively “terribly dark” and praised her bravery. Brandon Sklenar, who played a love interest for Lively’s character, shared a link to the complaint published by The New York Times, urging people to read it. Lively’s Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants co-stars – America Ferrera, Alexis Bledel, and Amber Tamblyn – also expressed their solidarity with her.

Liz Plank announced on December 23rd that she was leaving The Man Enough Podcast, which she co-hosted with Matt Baldoni and Justin Heath. In an Instagram post, she thanked listeners for their trust and support over the past four years, saying she would miss the community they built together. While she didn’t explain her reasons for leaving, her departure followed accusations made against Baldoni and his colleagues. Plank expressed her continued commitment to the values the podcast represented and stated that ‘we all deserve better.’ She also indicated she would share more information later and would continue to support those who speak out against injustice and hold people accountable.

Stephanie Jones, a former publicist for actor Baldoni, and her agency, 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 that Abel and Nathan secretly worked together for months to damage Jones and Jonesworks’ reputation, 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 after using the crisis to create conflict between her and Baldoni. Abel previously worked at Jonesworks until last summer. The suit further alleges that Abel and Nathan are now falsely accusing Jones as their own misconduct is revealed, and are continuing to harm her professional reputation. Baldoni and Wayfarer, who are no longer Jonesworks clients, are accused of breaching their contract and refusing 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 received the text messages published in The New York Times through a legal request to Jonesworks. Freedman, who represents Nathan, Abel, Baldoni, and his colleagues, 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.

On December 31st, Baldoni, Wayfarer, Heath, Sarowitz, Nathan, TAG, Abel, RWA Communications, and Street Relations filed a $250 million lawsuit against The New York Times. The suit claims the newspaper falsely reported on a supposed retaliatory campaign the plaintiffs conducted against an actress, identified as Lively, after she raised concerns about potential misconduct.

The plaintiffs allege libel, invasion of privacy, fraud, and breach of contract, arguing the Times based its article on Lively’s unverified claims and selectively presented evidence. They claim the messages cited were taken out of context and that Lively, not them, was the one who engaged in a smear campaign.

The New York Times stated it intends to strongly defend itself, asserting its story was carefully reported and based on a thorough review of thousands of documents, including accurately quoted text messages and emails.

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, accuses the defendants of sexual harassment, retaliation, and failing to address the harassment. It also includes claims of breach of contract, intentionally causing emotional distress, negligent infliction of emotional distress, and violating Lively’s privacy.

The allegations in this lawsuit echo a complaint Lively filed with the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) earlier that month.

Regarding a lawsuit Baldoni and his associates filed against The New York Times (which did not name Lively as a defendant), Lively’s attorneys stated to TopMob that her initial complaints remain unchanged. They argued that Baldoni’s lawsuit falsely claims Lively never intended to pursue legal action against him or Wayfarer. They pointed to Lively’s recently filed federal complaint as proof that this claim is inaccurate.

The plaintiffs in the lawsuit against The New York Times, led by Baldoni, have indicated they intend to pursue further legal action. Court documents reveal they believe others were also involved and that this won’t be their final case. In a January 2nd interview with NBC News, Baldoni and their attorney, Freedman, confirmed they definitely plan to sue Lively as well.

The controversy surrounding Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni continued to gain attention online. Some social media users theorized that Lively’s husband, Ryan Reynolds, subtly mocked Baldoni in his upcoming film, Deadpool & Wolverine, through the character Nicepool.

Reynolds hasn’t addressed these rumors publicly, but Baldoni’s attorney, Freedman, did share his thoughts on the matter.

“If your wife experiences sexual harassment,” Freedman stated during an interview on The Megyn Kelly Show (posted to YouTube on January 7th), “you don’t make fun of Justin Baldoni or the situation. You treat it with seriousness, file HR complaints, and follow proper legal procedures. You certainly don’t mock the person involved and turn it into a joke.”

Lively’s legal team says she’s faced increased criticism since filing her lawsuit. In a statement released on January 7th, they emphasized that the case involves serious allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation, supported by evidence. They clarified it’s not a simple disagreement or a matter of differing opinions, but rather a claim that Wayfarer and those connected to it engaged in a deliberate campaign to discredit Lively after she tried to ensure a safe work environment on a film set. They state that the response to the lawsuit has been further attacks against her.

The lawyers also highlighted that sexual harassment and retaliation are illegal everywhere, and warned against common tactics used to deflect blame, such as accusing the victim or portraying the abuser as the victim. They stressed that these tactics downplay serious misconduct. They also made it clear that public statements won’t be enough to dismiss Lively’s claims, and that they intend to pursue the case fully in court.

Responding to Blake Lively’s accusations, Justin Baldoni’s lawyer, Freedman, told TopMob it was ironic that Lively was claiming Baldoni misused the media, considering her own team sent heavily edited documents to The New York Times before even filing their complaint. He stated they are releasing evidence demonstrating a pattern of bullying and threats aimed at taking control of the film. According to Freedman, this behavior aligns with Lively’s past actions, where she reportedly used others to deliver threats and get her way, and they have ample proof to support their 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, alleges civil extortion, defamation, and invasion of privacy against all defendants. Lively and Reynolds are also accused of breaching an implied agreement to act in good faith and interfering with business relationships and potential financial gains.

The plaintiffs deny Lively’s claims of sexual harassment and a retaliatory campaign against her. They claim 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 media after facing criticism for her marketing efforts. Lively maintains she followed Sony’s approved marketing plan.

The lawsuit further alleges the defendants collaborated with The New York Times to publish a damaging and inaccurate news report, though the newspaper stands by its reporting.

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

Lively’s lawyers have responded to a lawsuit against her by calling it a typical tactic used by abusers. They argue that Baldoni is attempting to portray her as the aggressor after she came forward with evidence of sexual harassment and retaliation – a strategy experts call DARVO, which stands for Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim Offender.

Lively’s team claims Baldoni is falsely suggesting she took over creative control of the project and caused issues with the cast. They state evidence will prove the cast and others had negative experiences with Baldoni and the production company, Wayfarer, independently of Lively. They also highlight that Sony requested Lively oversee the final cut of the film, which ultimately proved successful.

The lawyers strongly condemned Baldoni’s reaction, accusing him of blaming Lively for the alleged harassment and focusing on her actions instead of addressing the abuse. They assert that this tactic is a desperate attempt to deflect from the evidence and will ultimately fail.

Lawyers for actor Justin Baldoni have released video from the set of It Ends With Us, arguing it disproves claims made by his co-star, Blake Lively. They state the footage shows both actors behaving professionally and respectfully while filming a scene intended to portray a developing romance.

However, Lively’s lawyers disagree, claiming the video actually supports her account of the events. They insist Baldoni’s actions were unscripted and taken without her prior agreement or consent.

According to Lively’s team, the video clearly shows her discomfort and attempts to redirect the scene to a simple conversation. They believe any woman who has experienced inappropriate touching at work will recognize the same discomfort in the footage.

The couple wrote a letter to the judge asking that Freedman, the lead lawyer for the other side, be prohibited from speaking publicly about the case. They believe this is necessary to prevent unfair or inappropriate actions that could affect 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 leaked online. In the memo, Baldoni seemed to be discussing a rooftop scene Lively had revised and how those changes were brought to him in a meeting with Lively’s husband, Ryan Reynolds, and singer Taylor Swift. He praised their collaborative creativity, saying, “The three of you together, it’s unbelievable.”

Baldoni also appeared to apologize for not initially being enthusiastic about Lively’s script, admitting, “I messed up. I will admit and apologize when I fail.”

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 legal complaint against Bethenny Frankel, her associates, and her public relations firm, Vision PR. The updated complaint, filed with the U.S. District Court, now also names The New York Times as a defendant.

Baldoni alleges that Frankel and her team spent months working together to provide false information to The New York Times. He claims the newspaper selectively used and changed communications, removing important context and intentionally piecing them together in a way that was misleading.

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

This launch followed an announcement by Baldoni’s legal team, made a month prior, that they intended to publicly release all text messages between the parties involved.

In an interview with NBC News on January 2nd, Baldoni’s attorney stated their goal was to make all evidence available so the public could form their own opinions based on the facts.

Lively’s lawyers have updated her lawsuit, stating that two other women who worked on the film It Ends With Us also felt uncomfortable with actor Justin Baldoni’s behavior on set.

The updated complaint, which TopMob News has seen, asserts that Lively wasn’t the only one to raise concerns. It claims that these experiences, along with Lively’s, were recorded starting in May 2023, and that Baldoni acknowledged the complaints in writing at the time. He was aware that multiple women were uncomfortable with his conduct.

The lawsuit doesn’t reveal the names of these two women, citing a climate of threats and harassment created by the defendants’ response to Lively’s claims. Lively intends for them to testify.

Baldoni’s attorney, Freedman, dismissed the updated complaint as containing unreliable hearsay and suggested that the women are unwilling to support Lively’s accusations publicly.

Okay, so this is HUGE. Apparently, after Justin Baldoni basically said Blake Lively was helping this woman, Sloane, spread awful lies about him – like painting him as some kind of predator! – she’s trying to get the whole lawsuit thrown out. Can you believe it? It’s like she’s denying everything, trying to make it all go away after he said she was part of a deliberate campaign to ruin his reputation. I’m honestly floored! It’s all so messy and I’m following every detail!

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 only to divert attention from the claims made by Lively.

I was really interested to learn that Lively has brought Nick Shapiro, a former Deputy Chief of Staff at the CIA, onto her team. Apparently, he’s there to help guide the legal communications around the sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit that’s happening in New York. Someone from her law firm, Willkie Farr & Gallagher, shared this with Variety just a few days ago, on February 28th.

David Shapiro started his career with the CIA from 2013 to 2015, serving during the Obama administration. He later held leadership positions at Visa, overseeing global security and communications, and at Airbnb, where he led crisis management. After three years at Airbnb, he launched his own consulting firm, 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, which 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 account that had attracted significant media attention, but insisted that The Times shouldn’t be involved in the conflict. Lawyers for The New York Times also pointed out that Baldoni and his colleagues at Wayfarer initially sued the paper for $250 million, but dropped that claim when they expanded the lawsuit to $400 million and included The New York Times as a defendant, according to documents obtained by Deadline.

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 court documents obtained by TopMob News, the judge agreed to halt the process while he reviews The New York Times’ motion to dismiss the case.

Judge Liman stated that the newspaper presented strong arguments suggesting 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 Mr. Baldoni.

A spokesperson for The New York Times said the court’s decision is appreciated, as it acknowledges the important First Amendment rights at stake and prevents Mr. Baldoni from unnecessarily burdening the newspaper with requests in a case they believe should not have been filed.

Following accusations from Baldoni that Lively was using her friendship with Taylor Swift to gain more say in the film 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’s production. They stated she wasn’t part of the casting process, didn’t contribute to the music, and never reviewed any version of the film.

Taylor Swift allowed the film to use her song, ‘My Tears Ricochet,’ according to her representative. They believe this legal request for documents is an attempt to use Swift’s fame for publicity – essentially creating tabloid headlines – rather than focusing on the actual issues in the case, as she was one of twenty artists who licensed music for the film.

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 claims of defamation or civil extortion.

After the lawsuit against her was dropped, Lively shared on Instagram that she understands the distress of being sued in retaliation, and the humiliation that often comes with it. She also pointed out that many people don’t have the means 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 be grateful for and fight for them.

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

The lawyer stated that this case centers on false claims of sexual harassment, subsequent retaliation, and a fabricated attempt to damage the plaintiff’s reputation. Ms. Lively’s legal team has called this alleged campaign ‘untraceable’ because they can’t provide evidence of something that didn’t occur.

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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