It’s been just over a year since Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt got engaged legal war around the wine estate that they shared and in which the actress sold her shares at the end of 2021. She had decided to sell them to a Russian oligarch rather than to Brad Pitt, which angered the latter enough to push him to take legal action against the his ex-wife a few months later, in February 2022.
In response, Angelina Jolie’s lawyers previously affirmed that they did not sell six parts of Château Miraval to the Russian group. a “a clause intended to prohibit Angelina Jolie from speaking publicly about the events that led to the breakup of their marriage”. According to the contents of an FBI report made public in 2022, the actor physically assaulted Jolie and their children during a private plane trip in 2016.
A new legal request
On Thursday 4 April, the actress presented a new legal request in Los Angeles Superior Court, revealing that Brad Pitt had his hands on her well before 2016, even though that plane ride marked a turning point in their marriage: “It was during this theft that he first attacked the children. Jolie then left him immediately.” tracked down the actress’s lawyers.
Explaining that this legal battle around the vineyard could have been avoided if Brad Pitt had not tried to hide the alleged violence committed against his wife, Angelina Jolie’s lawyers added in a statement sent to Los Angeles Times and quoted in the media Jezebel : “ Mr. Pitt refused to buy Ms. Jolie’s shares when she did not agree to be silenced by her confidentiality agreement.
In March, a court rejected five of six motions filed by Brad Pitt against Angelina Jolie in the case, including requiring Angelina Jolie to pay damages to her ex-husband and awarding Pitt the actress’ old shares. “The judge rejected most of Mr. Pitt’s claims as having no legal merit.”Angelina Jolie’s lawyer commented to the American press. “Mr. Pitt’s lawsuit was never about a business dispute, but about his attempts to cover up serious abuse, and we are pleased that the judge dismissed much of Mr. Pitt’s complaint “.
If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, or simply wants to learn more about the topic:
- 3919 and the government website Let’s stop THE violence
- Our practical article My boyfriend hit me: how to react, what to do when you are a victim of violence in your relationship?
- The association Forward and its help chat available on How do we love each other?
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Mary Crossley is an author at “The Fashion Vibes”. She is a seasoned journalist who is dedicated to delivering the latest news to her readers. With a keen sense of what’s important, Mary covers a wide range of topics, from politics to lifestyle and everything in between.
