Justin Baldoni Former Publicist Sues for Breach of Contract Amid Blake Lively Scandal

Story by Benjamin Lindsay

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Former Baldoni publicist sues him over alleged smear campaign against Blake Lively amid 'It Ends With Us' drama

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Steph Jones, Baldoni's ex-publicist, filed suit for breach of contract, claiming he tried to sabotage Lively's rep over the film's adaptation
Baldoni's camp denies the allegations, but industry insiders say the lawsuit could spell trouble for the star's image ahead of the movie's release

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Justin Baldoni, Steph Jones, Blake Lively, It Ends With Us, It Ends With Us