Blake Lively’s legal action against Justin Baldoni was settled just two weeks before it was due to go to trial. But the legal documents filed by both sides reveal something darker than a celebrity feud; a new troubling PR playbook.

Reporting: Stephen Armstrong and Casey Magloire.

Producers: Casey Magloire and Katie Gunning.

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