Celebrity Legal Issues and Public Controversies

Recent Celebrity Legal Cases and Public Controversies

Period: June 16–23, 2025

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Legal Dispute

Actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni are embroiled in a high-profile legal battle stemming from their collaboration on the 2024 film "It Ends With Us." Lively has accused Baldoni of sexual harassment during filming, leading to multiple lawsuits. Baldoni and his company, Wayfarer Studios, have countersued for $400 million, alleging defamation and a smear campaign orchestrated by Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and others. U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman recently struck a court filing by Baldoni’s attorney for promoting unverified claims involving pop star Taylor Swift, cautioning both legal teams against exploiting court documents for public manipulation. (reuters.com)

Chris Brown's UK Legal Challenges

Singer Chris Brown was arrested in Manchester, England, on May 15, 2025, in connection with a 2023 warrant for grievous bodily harm. The charge relates to an alleged incident where Brown reportedly assaulted music producer Abraham Diaw with a tequila bottle at a London nightclub in February 2023. Diaw has filed a civil claim seeking £12 million in damages. Brown was released on £5 million bail on May 21, 2025, and has pleaded not guilty to the charges. (en.wikipedia.org)

Marilyn Manson's Legal Proceedings

Musician Marilyn Manson has faced multiple allegations of sexual assault and misconduct. Several lawsuits have been filed against him, with some being dismissed or settled out of court. In January 2025, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department concluded a four-year criminal investigation into the allegations, and the district attorney announced that charges would not be filed due to insufficient evidence and the expiration of the statute of limitations. (en.wikipedia.org)

Andrew Tate's Ongoing Legal Issues

Internet personality Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan were arrested in Romania in December 2022 on charges including rape and human trafficking. In August 2024, Romanian authorities expanded their investigation to include additional allegations involving minors and money laundering. In May 2025, the UK's Crown Prosecution Service brought multiple charges against the Tate brothers, including rape and human trafficking. The brothers have denied all charges, and legal proceedings are ongoing. (en.wikipedia.org)

Harvey Weinstein's Retrial and Conviction

Former film producer Harvey Weinstein faced a retrial in New York on charges of rape and sexual assault. On June 11, 2025, Weinstein was convicted in a split verdict. This follows his previous convictions and sentences in both New York and Los Angeles for similar charges. (en.wikipedia.org)

Sean "Diddy" Combs' Legal Challenges

Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs is confronting serious legal challenges as a federal indictment has been updated to include allegations from two more women, bringing the total number of alleged victims to three. (economictimes.indiatimes.com)

Kris Wu's Appeal Denied

Chinese-Canadian singer Kris Wu was sentenced to 13 years in prison in November 2022 for rape and organizing illegal activities. In November 2023, his appeal was rejected, upholding the original sentence. (en.wikipedia.org)

Alki David's Legal Battles

Billionaire Alki David has faced multiple sexual assault lawsuits. In December 2023, he was ordered to pay $8.3 million to a former employee for sexual assault, battery, and harassment. In 2024, another woman was awarded $900 million in damages in her sexual assault case against David, one of the largest sexual assault verdicts in history. David has publicly stated he does not intend to pay the judgments. (en.wikipedia.org)

Note: The above information is based on available reports and may be subject to change as legal proceedings continue.