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The Legal Battle Riveting Hollywood

The Legal Battle Riveting Hollywood

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Warning: This episode contains descriptions of alleged sexual
harassment, and a fictional portrayal of domestic violence.

Over the last few weeks, the Hollywood stars Blake Lively and
Justin Baldoni have gone to battle over exactly what happened
during the making and promotion of their latest film.

It’s a dispute that has pulled back the curtain on an alleged
smear campaign and the new set of tools that celebrities can use
to defend themselves and redefine their enemies in the court of
public opinion.

Megan Twohey, an investigative reporter at The New York Times,
discusses the legal complaint that started it all.

Guests: Megan Twohey, an investigative reporter at The New York
Times.

Background reading:

“We can bury anyone”: Inside a Hollywood smear machine.

Mr. Baldoni and his publicists have sued The New York Times
for libel over its reporting about Ms. Lively’s allegations.

Photo: (l-r) Lia Toby/Getty Images; John Nacion/Variety, via
Getty Images.

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