Angelina Jolie has recently made serious allegations against Brad Pitt, claiming he tried to force her into signing an $8.5 million non-disclosure agreement (NDA) to silence her about alleged abuse.
Jolie, who is 49, initiated divorce proceedings against Pitt, now 60, in September 2016. This followed a reportedly heated argument on a private plane, which was witnessed by their then-14-year-old son Maddox.
Early investigations by the FBI looked into claims that Pitt had become physical with Maddox during this flight, but no charges were filed, and the case was closed.
In court documents filed in April of this year, Jolie accused Pitt of abuse that began well before the plane incident.
Now, amidst their ongoing legal disputes over a French winery, Jolie has reiterated these abuse claims in a new filing obtained by People.
Jolie and Pitt bought the Château Miraval winery together in 2008, while they were still a couple but not yet married.
The current conflict over the property began when Jolie sold her share to Russian billionaire Yuri Shefler for $62 million in 2021.
Pitt has since sued, arguing that Jolie was contractually required to get his approval before selling her stake.
Alongside the legal wrangling over the winery, the former couple is also embroiled in a bitter custody battle over their six children, four of whom are now adults. They share three biological children—Shiloh, 18, and twins Knox and Vivienne, 16—and adopted Maddox, 22, Pax, 20, and Zahara, 19.
Legal Developments and Accusations
In her latest filing related to the winery case, Jolie addressed both the custody dispute and her abuse claims.
Her legal team argued that the sale of her share was not intended to retaliate against Pitt for any custody decisions.
Instead, they claim that Pitt’s demand for an NDA with an $8.5 million penalty was aimed at silencing her abuse allegations.
Jolie’s attorneys have criticized Pitt’s attempt to use privacy arguments to avoid disclosing relevant documents.
They argue that he has waived any privacy rights by initiating the lawsuit and should provide information pertinent to the abuse claims.
Pitt’s legal team has pushed back against the broad scope of Jolie’s demands, calling them intrusive. They argue that the requested documents, including details of his therapy, are unrelated to the winery dispute.
Recent Developments
In a recent legal filing, Pitt’s team accused Jolie of trying to shift the focus of their business dispute to their past divorce case.
They maintain that his private communications from the time of the 2016 plane incident are not relevant to the current lawsuit.
Jolie’s team remains adamant that such communications are crucial to the case.
They argue that Pitt’s actions and demands have been an attempt to punish her rather than resolve the dispute amicably.
Family Matters and Personal Challenges
In addition to the legal battles, there have been personal challenges for the family.
Jolie has been involved in the legal and emotional fallout of the divorce, including the recent incident where their son Pax had a serious dirt bike accident.
Sources say Jolie was at the hospital with Pax, while Pitt reportedly struggled to get in touch.
This accident came after Pax’s explosive social media comments about Pitt, calling him a “world-class a**hole” and a “terrible person” who had caused significant distress to his younger siblings.
Conclusion
As the legal disputes continue, it’s clear that the former couple’s personal and professional lives are deeply intertwined. Jolie and Pitt’s ongoing battles over the winery and their family remain in the spotlight, with new developments emerging regularly.
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