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VINDICATED: Blake Lively has claimed victory over Justin Baldoni after his lawsuit was dismissed by a federal judge

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Blake Lively feels Justin Baldoni has been “defeated” after his lawsuit was dismissed by a federal judge.

Lively and Baldoni have been botsing after she accused her It Ends With Us co-star and director for sexually harassing her during the shoot, with Baldoni filing a $400 million countersuit of defamation. 

But after Judge Lewis J. Liman dismissed Baldoni’s suit on Monday in New York, the 37-year-old actress took to social media to celebrate her victory.

Lively wrote on Instagram: “Last week, I stood proudly alongside 19 organisations united in defending women’s rights to speak up for their safety. Like so many others, I’ve felt the pain of a retaliatory lawsuit, including the manufactured shame that tries to break us.

“While the suit against me was defeated, so many don’t have the resources to fight back.

“I’m more resolved than ever to continue to stand for every woman’s right to have a voice in protecting themselves, including their safety, their integrity, their dignity and their story.

“There are protections out there. Check out some of the incredible organisations below for resources and information.

“With love and gratitude for the many who stood by me, many of you I know. Many of you I don’t. But I will never stop appreciating or advocating for you. - B (sic)”

Lively’s post features links to organisations such as the Coalition Against Trafficking in Women, New York Cyber Abuse Task Force, Women's Equal Justice, and Women's Justice NOW.