Justin Baldoni withdraws subpoena against Taylor Swift amid legal battle

In the ongoing legal dispute between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively regarding allegations of sexual harassment and emotional distress tied to the film 'It Ends With Us,' a significant development occurred when Justin Baldoni's legal team withdrew a subpoena requiring Taylor Swift to testify. This withdrawal came nearly two weeks after Swift had been initially subpoenaed on May 10, 2025. Swift's involvement was limited to her song 'My Tears Ricochet,' featured in the film, which Lively's team later highlighted as a tactic of harassment by Baldoni's team. Blake Lively's representatives expressed relief over the withdrawal and condemned the inappropriate targeting of Swift, who has no direct ties to the lawsuit aside from the song usage. The legal tussle originated from a series of competing lawsuits between Lively and Baldoni, escalating from allegations of sexual harassment to accusations of defamation and breach of contract. Both parties have publicly engaged in disputes, leading to a contentious atmosphere surrounding the film's production, and both sides hinted at a long legal journey ahead. The legal clash could further complicate the release and perception of 'It Ends With Us,' as the court proceedings seem likely to continue to generate media attention and public scrutiny.