Justin Baldoni in the Room as Blake Lively Deposition Begins

Blake Lively‘s deposition kicked off just a bit whereas in the past … and, we’re advised she’s staring proper into the face of her authorized foe.

Sources inform us Justin Baldoni is within the room through the deposition, which is being held at Vigorous’s lawyer’s workplace in New York Metropolis.

This deposition has been a very long time coming … with the 2 sides lately battling over the place to carry the authorized interview. Baldoni’s attorneys suggested a live stream at Madison Square Garden — Blake’s aspect did not assume that was one of the best setup.

The deposition is a comparatively personal affair … with attorneys for each side, a courtroom reporter, a videographer, Blake and Baldoni within the room.

This deposition is expounded to Blake’s declare that Baldoni sexually harassed her on the set of “It Ends With Us” … alleging he talked overtly about his intercourse life, commented on her physique and improvised intimate scenes.

Baldoni referred to as BS on Blake’s claims and sued her and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, for defamation … a lawsuit the judge dismissed final month.

Baldoni’s legal professional, Bryan Freedman, mentioned his shopper wouldn’t refile the case after its dismissal … and, they will concentrate on rebuffing Vigorous’s claims as a substitute.