**Justin Baldoni** initiated a lawsuit against **The New York Times** for libel and other claims following accusations made by co-star **Blake Lively**.
The **87-page lawsuit** counters Lively's claims, suggesting she seeks to improve her reputation at Baldoni's expense.
Experts agree the suit is as much about **public relations** as it is a legal matter, with Baldoni aiming to **defend his image**.
The case has the potential to uncover more privately held details, increasing public scrutiny on both parties involved.
Baldoni's lawyers express intentions to release all **text messages** between the actors to support his defense as the litigation progresses.
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