BREAKING: Blake Lively’s Victory SHAKEN to Its CORE as Reporter Says Affidavit Was Signed Under THREATS – Legal Experts Say Entire Case Could Be Reopened in Baldoni Bombshell
Introduction: The Red Flags Were There — But No One Listened
In business, relationships, and courtrooms alike, ignoring red flags can be fatal. As one voice in the ongoing media storm puts it: “The times where people ignore the red flags and say ‘Let’s just keep pushing’—those are the times where you fail.” This quote echoes loudly over the latest explosive development in the defamation-turned-harassment lawsuit between Hollywood heavyweights Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni.
Just when Lively’s legal team was basking in their courtroom victory—after a judge dismissed Baldoni’s counterclaims—a new allegation has emerged that could flip the entire narrative. And it all centers around a single affidavit.
The Mistaken Affidavit at the Heart of the Controversy
A sworn declaration submitted by Daily Mail reporter James Vatusa was instrumental in the dismissal of claims against Blake Lively’s publicist, Leslie Sloan. The affidavit appeared to exonerate Sloan from having said that Justin Baldoni assaulted or harassed Blake Lively. It also downplayed the content of private text messages that had fueled the legal fire.
But now—according to bombshell reporting from Without a Crystal Ball and corroborating sources—Vatusa wants that affidavit withdrawn.
Why? Because, allegedly, it was signed under duress, coercion, and threat of termination from his employer, The Daily Mail. If true, this could represent fraud on the court, a deeply serious legal matter.
The Domino Effect: What Happens If the Affidavit Is Retracted?
This one document may seem minor in a sea of filings, but the judge cited it across at least 20 pages of the decision dismissing claims against Sloan and, by extension, supporting Lively’s case. If the affidavit was indeed coerced and retracted, Baldoni’s legal team would have:
Grounds for a motion to vacate the dismissal
Potential ammunition for a malicious prosecution or abuse of process claim
Leverage to appeal the original dismissal ruling, arguing that the court relied on falsified or misrepresented evidence
Attorney Brian Freriedman has already subpoenaed all communications and documents relating to Vatusa’s interactions with Sloan and The Daily Mail. Legal insiders say he is preparing for war.
Blake Lively’s Camp: Premature Victory Lap?
Blake Lively’s team released a confident statement following the court’s dismissal, declaring total victory and calling Baldoni’s $400 million lawsuit “frivolous.” But Freriedman swiftly rebutted, claiming the judge’s decision “has no effect whatsoever on the truth.”
He insists that there was no harassment, no smear campaign, and promises that discovery is proceeding aggressively.
What’s more, Blake’s legal team may have moved too soon in seeking over $1.3 million in legal fees based on the affidavit in question—an affidavit that now hangs in the balance.
How This Could Become a Landmark Abuse of Process Case
At the heart of this case isn’t just a celebrity feud—it’s about potential legal system manipulation.
The Vanzan subpoena scandal—where Blake Lively allegedly used a shell company to secretly subpoena private phone data—remains unresolved. If it’s proven that the Vanzan subpoena was part of a strategy to gather information under false pretenses, Baldoni could sue under abuse of process.
Combine that with the possibility that The Daily Mail forced its reporter to file a misleading affidavit, and the case starts to smell of systemic abuse, not just bruised egos.
What James Vatusa’s Affidavit Actually Said
In his June 4th declaration, Vatusa claimed that his earlier text—saying Lively had been “sexually assaulted”—was a mistake, and he meant “sexually harassed.” He also stated that Leslie Sloan never told him any such thing, and that he was never consulted by Wayfair’s lawyers before his texts were submitted to the court.
But insiders now say that Vatusa never wanted to sign the document and told people close to him that it was inaccurate. He was allegedly promised that once the affidavit was submitted, Sloan would drop her subpoena against The Daily Mail—a powerful incentive for the company to pressure him into compliance.
The Fallout for The Daily Mail
If proven, this alleged coercion could blow back not just on Sloan or Lively—but on The Daily Mail itself.
The publication could be exposed to legal liability for obstruction of justice, witness tampering, or retaliation against a whistleblower. Vatusa has now reportedly hired Mark Geragos, a high-profile attorney known for handling complex civil litigation.
Sources say Vatusa may be preparing to file a motion to withdraw or amend his affidavit, correcting the record and exposing the pressure he faced. If this happens, it could completely shift the momentum in Baldoni’s favor.
Legal Experts Weigh In: The Judge May Have Overstepped
Multiple attorneys—including a Harvard Law graduate cited by Without a Crystal Ball—believe that Judge Lyman erred in dismissing Baldoni’s case, particularly claims against Ryan Reynolds and Leslie Sloan. They argue that:
The judge applied the wrong standard, leaning toward summary judgment reasoning rather than a motion to dismiss standard.
The judge ignored the opportunity for amending the complaint, which could be considered a reversible error.
The ruling leaned too heavily on facts rather than law—especially when labeling alleged threats as “hard bargaining.”
All of these points make a compelling case for an appeal.
Conclusion: The Red Flags Were Loud — But They Were Ignored
This is more than a tabloid headline—it’s shaping up to be a cautionary tale of how rushing to win, bypassing process, and ignoring red flags can backfire spectacularly.
The integrity of legal proceedings depends on honest affidavits, fair discovery, and unbiased court evaluations. If even one of those pillars falls—like an affidavit signed under coercion—the entire structure can collapse.
As Baldoni’s legal team sharpens its strategy and new filings loom on the horizon, the courtroom victory that Lively’s side once celebrated may soon feel hollow.
Stay tuned. This story is far from over—and the red flags are impossible to ignore now.
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