Process server arrested at Travis Kelce’s home as Taylor Swift faces deposition in Baldoni lawsuit

A process server attempting to deliver Taylor Swift’s deposition papers in a high-stakes dispute involving director Justin Baldoni was arrested early Friday at Travis Kelce’s home in Leawood, Kansas, authorities said. The man, identified in court records as Justin Lee Fisher, was charged with jumping the fence onto a private residence, according to documents reviewed by law enforcement. Fisher was taken into custody around 2 a.m. on September 15. It was not immediately clear whether Swift had been served before the arrest.

Swift has been pulled into Baldoni’s $400 million countersuit against her former friend Blake Lively, with Baldoni naming the pop star in court filings tied to ongoing discovery in the case. Baldoni’s manner of involvement stems from a development during production of the film adaptation It Ends With Us, including a contentious moment at Lively’s New York City penthouse that Baldoni described as blindsiding. In court filings, Baldoni asserted that Lively’s husband, Ryan Reynolds, and Swift appeared at the meeting, and he released text messages in which Lively referred to Reynolds and Swift as her "dragons." Swift has been described in filings as feeling manipulated by Lively, contributing to a public rift among close friends.

Earlier this month, Judge Lewis Liman denied a request by the Wayfarer Parties—the plaintiffs in Baldoni’s suit—to extend the deadline to depose Swift, according to court documents obtained by Deadline. The request sought to push the deposition to the end of October, arguing Swift was unavailable within the current discovery window. In denying the extension, Liman said the Wayfarer Parties failed to show good cause for the delay or demonstrate why Swift could not be deposed earlier. Swift’s attorney, Doug Baldridge of Venable LLP, filed a court letter indicating that Swift did not consent to a deposition and would participate only if compelled.

The judge’s ruling also noted that the Wayfarer Parties had not shown evidence of renewing a subpoena or providing a clear schedule for when they began attempting to arrange Swift’s deposition. Discovery in the case has been ongoing for roughly six months. The parties previously sought Swift’s deposition in May 2025, but the subpoena was ultimately withdrawn. Liman emphasized that the extension request appeared to address logistical difficulties rather than a compelling need tied to Swift’s availability, and he judged that the delay did not meet the standard for good cause.

The legal matter centers on Baldoni’s countersuit, which seeks substantial damages related to the film project and associated disputes, as well as the broader professional fallout among high-profile figures connected to the It Ends With Us production. While the deposition process has become a focal point of the litigation, Swift’s involvement is limited to a single round of testimony sought by Baldoni’s team, who have argued for access to her testimony within the discovery period. Swift’s side has maintained that deposition rights must be exercised within established boundaries and timelines, independent of public interest or celebrity status.

As the case unfolds, observers note that the incident at Kelce’s home underscores the high-profile and closely watched nature of the proceedings, even as both sides reiterate that the court process, rather than personal relationships, governs the dispute. Representatives for Swift and for Baldoni have not publicly commented beyond the court filings and motions processed in recent weeks. The latest developments come amid ongoing speculation about how celebrity relationships and media attention influence the public understanding of complex civil litigation in the entertainment industry.