Justin Baldoni has withdrawn the subpoena that was issued to Taylor Swift in relation to the legal battle with Blake Lively.
The Grammy-winning singer has been attached to the legal drama between Lively and Baldoni after a subpoena was initially issued to her despite not having any direct involvement in the making of It Ends with Us.
Justin Baldoni Drops Taylor Swift Subpoena in Blake Lively Legal Battle
People confirmed through Lively's spokesperson that Baldoni has "withdrawn their harassing subpoenas to Taylor Swift and her law firm."
"We supported the efforts of Taylor’s team to quash these inappropriate subpoenas directed to her counsel, and we will continue to stand up for any third party who is unjustly harassed or threatened in the process," Lively's spokesperson said in a statement.
"The Baldoni and Wayfarer team have tried to put Taylor Swift, a woman who has been an inspiration for tens of millions across the globe, at the center of this case since day one."
The spokesperson continued, "Exploiting Taylor Swift’s celebrity was the original plan in Melissa Nathan’s scenario planning document, and it continues to this day. Faced with having to justify themselves in federal court, they folded. At some point, they will run out of distractions from the actual claims of sexual harassment and retaliation they are facing."
So far, Baldoni's legal team has not released a statement explaining why they decided to drop the subpoena to the singer.
The Status of Blake Lively and Taylor Swift's Friendship
Fans have been wondering about how the legal drama has impacted Lively and Swift's friendship.
According to a report from People last week, sources told them that Swift and Lively's friendship has been struggling, and it is currently on pause due to the Baldoni legal battle.
"Their friendship has halted. Taylor wants no part in this drama," a source close to Swift told the outlet.
An insider added that Swift and Lively are "taking some space," but they also clarified that they are "not no longer friends."
The initial issue of the subpoena also "fractured" the "fragile peace" between the two stars.
Last month, it was reported that Swift "was really hurt" when she was implicated in the legal battle, but they were also intending to "put it all behind them."
The report also revealed that Lively's friendship with Gigi Hadid has also been impacted by the legal battle since both of them are also mutual friends with Swift.
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