Blake Lively drops YouTuber subpoenas while Justin Baldoni case escalates
Blake Lively's YouTube subpoena saga just got a plot twist
According to court documents revealed on 26 July, Lively's team informed the judge they would no longer pursue subpoenas against YouTube creators Kassidy O'Connell, McKenzie Folks, and Lauren Neidigh. The original subpoenas had demanded juicy details like bank account and credit card info, a legal move that sent shockwaves through the creator community.
No further info needed, for now
In a formal letter to the judge, Lively's legal squad stated that based on what these creators had already shared publicly and during legal exchanges, there was no need to push further. Translation? These three YouTubers are off the subpoena hook, at least for now.
Her team stressed that the subpoenas were part of a standard evidence-gathering process. They were trying to trace whether Baldoni's camp orchestrated an 'untraceable' smear campaign using online platforms like YouTube and X (formerly Twitter).
Creators clapped back, loud and clear
Before the withdrawal, O'Connell and Neidigh had both fired back with fierce letters to the court, accusing Lively's legal team of harassment and intimidation. O'Connell claimed there was zero legal basis for the subpoena and said Lively was stretching discovery with no real evidence. Neidigh slammed it as burdensome and invasive.
Even though these three creators are out of the crosshairs, Lively's team is still digging deep into other digital corners. They are determined to connect the dots between Baldoni's PR strategy and a potential smear campaign allegedly designed to silence her.
Lively vs Baldoni: The showdown continues
Lively's lawsuit alleges sexual harassment and retaliation by Baldoni during the making of It Ends With Us. Baldoni has denied all claims, reportedly hiring a crisis PR team to handle the fallout. While the subpoena drama cools down for some, the main event is heating up, Blake and Justin are set to face off in court on 9 March 2026.
So, while this chapter closes, the battle is far from over. Grab popcorn, Gen Z, because this legal drama is far from its season finale.
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