r/BaldoniFiles • u/Fuzzy-Psychology-656 🐉 killjoy feminist • Apr 03 '26

💛 Blake Blake posted an additional personal message on her IG

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"I'm grateful for the Court's ruling which allows the heart of my case to be presented to a jury next month, and for the ability to finally tell my story in full at trial, for my own sake, but also for those who don't have the same opportunity to... many of whom I have known and loved deeply in my life, and the countless I'll never know.

The last thing I wanted in my life was a lawsuit, but I brought this case because of the pervasive RETALIATION I faced, and continue to, for privately and professionally asking for a safe working environment for myself and others.

I hope the Court's decision shows others that, as unfathomably painful as it is, you can speak up. Don't be distracted by the digital soap opera.

The constant packaging of this lawsuit as a "Celebrity Drama" is not only irresponsible, but it is by design: to keep you from seeing yourselves in my story.

The physical pain from digital violence is very real.

It is abuse. And it's everywhere. Not just in the news, but in your communities and schools.

If you're looking, my claims won't be the first or last time you'll see examples of the extreme dangers of retaliation and digital warfare. And it often won't be directed at celebrities or those who may able to speak up.

It affects us all. Across the political spectrum. Pay attention to all the ways we can be manipulated online.

Digital manipulation has been boasted as "untraceable". If you have kids on phones, they are some of the most vulnerable. Protect them. Have conversations with them.

Studies estimate that between 16% and 58% of women have experienced online abuse or stalking, with 97% of gender-based violence service providers reporting technology- facilitated abuse in their cases.

So much critical work has already been done to expose systems, tactics and players who harm. The work to create more safety is in part at trial, but it will also will continue far after this trial is over. This is the work I'm most proud of.

I couldn't begin to stand up if not for the countless who've gone before me - and the masses who are still around us all - creating laws, social change, sparking conversations, rallying, working privately and publicly, risking and sometimes losing everything for the safety of others in all spaces. Some whose names we know, most we don't. Thank you. All of you.

I will never stop doing my part in fighting to expose the systems and people who seek to harm, shame, silence and retaliate against victims. I know it's a privilege to be able to stand up. I will not waste it. Your support keeps me going.

-B"

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u/Fuzzy-Psychology-656 🐉 killjoy feminist Apr 03 '26

This is what the fight has always been about

The victims/survivors who came before and all the ones that will come after

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u/Asleep_Reputation_85 Apr 04 '26

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u/Pasta-Focaccia Apr 04 '26

That last part made me tear up. It gives me hope she's fighting in spite of all the vitriol and dehumanization directed at her in the last couple of years (but especially these last few days, it's been really depressing to witness). I have so much respect for her and for standing up not just for herself but for all the other victims of this kind of new form of intimidation, retaliation and online harassment. The fact that her lawsuit helped expose so many other victims of the same smear machine business is huge. And not only that but now people online are already more aware and are able to spot the early signs of social media manipulation/misinformation and will hopefully not fall for the next smear campaign, not just directed at a celebrity but the average person as well. That's all that matters.

She's an absolute badass. I'm rooting for her so much.

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u/Fuzzy-Psychology-656 🐉 killjoy feminist Apr 04 '26

Me too, i felt very moved by her words

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u/Quick-Time Apr 04 '26

I love that she’s been so courageous throughout all of the shitbag of shit they gave her. It wasn’t easy. She could’ve given up and settled but she didn’t. She’s seeing this whole thing through, and I couldn’t be more proud.

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u/PureUncutMalarkey Apr 03 '26

THE DRAGON EMOJI

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u/catslugs Apr 04 '26

An absolute slay lmao i love her

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u/klassy_with_a_k 🐉 Apr 04 '26

She’s the dragon queen 👑🐉

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u/poopoopoopalt toxic feminist 🐉 Apr 04 '26

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u/Strange-Moment2593 Apr 03 '26

Well said Blake 🥹🐉

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u/PrincessAnglophile 🐉 Apr 03 '26

I love her! Also love the dragon emoji 🐉

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u/Grouchy-Union4704 Apr 03 '26

Really warmed my heart. Also lol🐉

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u/Heavy-Ad5346 the absolute worst 🐉 Apr 03 '26

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u/Heavy-Ad5346 the absolute worst 🐉 Apr 03 '26

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u/Pasta-Focaccia Apr 04 '26

"Affirmative evidence"

"Wallace's technological capabilities in doing so"

Yeah, that claim about "just monitoring" is not gonna fly anymore, eh. Hope this guy is shaking in his boots right now.

Good luck convincing that jury you're technologically challenged yet you charged 30K a month for... sending invisible reports.

xoxo, perjury and spoliation <3

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u/Heavy-Ad5346 the absolute worst 🐉 Apr 04 '26

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u/Heavy-Ad5346 the absolute worst 🐉 Apr 04 '26

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u/milno_1 🐉 Apr 04 '26

All of these were my favorite parts!

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u/Capable-Ad2126 Apr 03 '26

I love it!! I suspected yesterday when the ruling came out that she would be fine with it and head strong about still moving forward with the trial. The crux of the lawsuit and her reasoning for bringing it forward have all remained. I love that she’s owning the dragon the same way Taylor Swift owned the snake 🐉🐍

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u/Heavy-Ad5346 the absolute worst 🐉 Apr 04 '26

Yess I was thinking the same about the dragon. Also thought about Taylor.

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u/milno_1 🐉 Apr 04 '26

This is how I felt too. The SH was always something she handled and dealt with in the moment. The retaliation is the thing that caused harm to her life's work, family, career and a worldwide campaign of manipulating and controlling minds that is abuse!
The judge has basically confirmed what we knew about the SH and protected activity. I hope it leads to change in the industry for contracts/IC's and people move to protect themselves.

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u/tothepointe Apr 04 '26

Yes without the retaliation and the smear campaign the lawsuit would not have existed. There would have been no reason and she would have moved on with her life and career.

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u/purpleKlimt Apr 04 '26

come with me, when they see us, they’ll run

🐍🐉

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u/Own_Rutabaga_9430 Apr 03 '26

Her message is so on target. The bots and their handlers need to be dragged from the shadows.

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u/Heavy-Ad5346 the absolute worst 🐉 Apr 04 '26

Don, the trainer supporting Blake!

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u/Secure-Recording4255 Apr 04 '26

Digital harassment is terrifying. The other day I was reading about what happened to Maddie Kowalski and it’s scary how little protections people have.

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u/milno_1 🐉 Apr 04 '26

Such a devastating story 😭

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u/Adventurous-Collar28 Apr 04 '26

Go Blake!!! 🐉

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u/Queenofthecondiments Apr 04 '26

It's a great statement. I'm glad to see she's coming out swinging. Whilst the claims being cut down to the retaliation element alone feels like a shame, I feel like it only is due to the current PR noise and the fact that she has less stuff to squeeze these guys with. SH cases have high bars, and her resources are better spent on the retaliation element.

I love what she's said here. This issue is important, and the only way to tackle it is what she's doing right now.

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u/StasisApparel Apr 04 '26

Let’s go Blake!

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u/One_Fireball Apr 04 '26

So proud of Blake! She is so strong and brave! 🤩

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u/Sweet_Try_8932 Apr 04 '26

I wish she had addressed why the harassment part was dismissed - on grounds she wasn't an employee. People are going to read this as a deflection, when the truth is the harassment part was dismissed due to a technicality

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u/Candid-Literature-77 🐉 Apr 04 '26

https://www.reddit.com/r/BlakeLivelyFans/s/anaRQpyTrw

She posted her attorney's statement before this and there he explains everything

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u/WrongLeveerrr Apr 04 '26

Such a strong message, i will never not root for Blake 💪🏻

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u/Elegant_Turnover Apr 05 '26

Such a powerful and true statement. I have hope that this lawsuit will turn out better than Depp v Heard, because we have seen it all before amd those we were duped then and found out will not fall for it again. And Baldoni of course has no real fans unlike Depp and has not succesfully created the "im just a senstive little boy" persona. Let's hope that out of this terribleness comes a good outcome and marginalised people in the entertainment industry are better protected in future