Overview

• Harvey Weinstein issued a statement supporting Justin Baldoni's defamation lawsuit against The New York Times, alleging media bias and selective reporting.
• Weinstein compared Baldoni's claims of manipulated communications and 'cherry-picked' facts to his own treatment by the media during the 2017 #MeToo investigations.
• Baldoni is suing The New York Times for $250 million, accusing the outlet of misrepresenting evidence related to harassment allegations made by Blake Lively.
• The New York Times maintains that its reporting on both Weinstein and Baldoni was rigorous and factually accurate, rejecting claims of bias or manipulation.
• The legal disputes between Baldoni, Lively, and The New York Times highlight broader concerns over media ethics and reputational battles in Hollywood.