Allegations of Judicial Interference and Bias

The central focus of the argument is the alleged corruption surrounding the judge’s decision:

Judicial Conflict of Interest: The report highlights that Judge Lyman’s brother is a well-known Hollywood director with ties to the entertainment industry. It suggests this relationship created an irreconcilable conflict of interest, implying the judge could not remain impartial in a high-profile case involving major industry figures like Lively and Reynolds.
Intimidation by Industry Groups: Just before the dismissal, 19 entertainment organizations reportedly sent “intimidating legal briefs” to Judge Lyman’s office. This action is characterized as a pressure tactic to scare the judge into dismissing the case, effectively “extorting” him to protect Lively under the guise of protecting future harassment victims.
Strategic Case Placement: Baldoni’s team claims Lively’s lawyers intentionally delayed the filing by six weeks to ensure the case would land on Judge Lyman’s docket, suggesting they had “insider knowledge” and expected a favorable ruling on their Anti-SLAPP motion.

The Core of Baldoni’s Dismissed Claims

Baldoni’s $400 million lawsuit was reportedly dismissed because the judge deemed the claims “not legally sufficient,” specifically citing First Amendment protections and legal privilege. However, the narrative claims this ignores overwhelming evidence of a coordinated attack:

1. The Economic Assault (Theft of It Ends With Us)

Corporate Coup: Lively allegedly engineered a “full-blown corporate coup” to strip Baldoni of his director authority, creative control, and contractual profit shares.
Financial Damage: Lively’s team reportedly leveraged industry connections to pressure distributors and streaming platforms, cutting Baldoni out of estimated profits totaling $350 million (>$150 million domestic and $200 million international).

2. The Character Assassination Campaign

The campaign, allegedly orchestrated by Ryan Reynolds and publicist Lesie Sloan, focused on blacklisting Baldoni:

Ryan Reynolds’s Direct Involvement: Reynolds allegedly called top executives at Sony, Warner Brothers, and Netflix, personally warning them that collaborating with Baldoni posed a “serious reputational and legal risk.” Text messages reportedly showed Reynolds directing Sloan, writing, “We need to make sure this narrative sticks. Justin can’t recover from this if we do it right.”
Publicist’s Plan: Sloan’s emails revealed a detailed plan to “Frame him as a pattern predator” using words like “calculated, manipulative, and dangerous” across 17 major entertainment outlets.
The New York Times Collusion: The reporter allegedly broke an explicit promise to give Baldoni until noon to respond to the allegations, publishing the story at 9:47 a.m. to deliberately silence his side and maximize impact, prioritizing Blake’s PR narrative over journalistic ethics.

Evidence of Deception in Discovery

The report alleges that subpoenaed evidence contradicted Lively’s and Reynolds’s sworn testimony:

Testimony Under Oath
Subpoenaed Evidence Revealed

Blake Lively: Never discussed Baldoni with the press.
Phone Records: Documented 17 separate calls to entertainment reporters over five days.

Ryan Reynolds: Had no meaningful knowledge or direct action.
Text Messages: Showed him sending explicit directives to the publicist and personally calling 12 studio executives to blacklist Baldoni.

Blake Lively: Claimed $25 million in emotional distress damages.
Psychiatric Evaluation: Reportedly showed “deliberate and rehearsed emotional cues” and no genuine signs of trauma, leading the judge to rule she could not claim damages while refusing to release medical proof.

Baldoni’s “Silver Lining” and Future Strategy

The dismissal is framed not as a loss, but as a “calculated retreat” to pursue a larger goal:

Appeals Process: Baldoni’s team will use the next two to three years of appellate proceedings to expose the judicial misconduct and collusion between Hollywood elites and the courts. This platform is intended to reveal the system’s corruption before a higher court.
Speaking Out: By having the federal case dismissed, Baldoni has allegedly been freed from court-imposed gag restrictions, allowing him to speak publicly and reveal the evidence of manipulation he has uncovered.
The Endgame: The goal has shifted from winning a lawsuit to achieving a “public reckoning” and ensuring Lively’s “victory is remembered as the spark that ignited her professional extinction,” as her credibility and brand are now irrevocably damaged by the leaked evidence.