SOURCE: MEGA
Brad Pitt is pushing back against his ex-wife Angelina Jolie’s request for him to hand over private communications with his inner circle related to their controversial 2016 private jet flight. According to court documents, Pitt has filed opposition to Jolie’s “overly broad and intrusive” discovery requests.
This latest development is part of Pitt’s 2022 lawsuit against Jolie, alleging she sold her share of their French winery, Chateau Miraval, without his consent. The former couple, who were together from 2004 to 2016, had initially planned to pass the business down to their children.
The divorce came shortly after a heated altercation on a private plane involving the former couple and their children. Jolie accused Pitt of physical misconduct towards her and some of their kids, but he has maintained that her allegations are untrue.
The incident was thoroughly investigated by both the L.A. County Department of Children and Family Services and the FBI, but ultimately, no criminal charges were brought against Brad. His lawyer previously said about the actress’s claims, “Brad has owned everything he’s responsible for from day one — unlike the other side but he’s not going to own anything he didn’t do. He has been on the receiving end of every type of personal attack and misrepresentation.”
The actor alleged that he and Jolie had a mutual agreement not to sell their shares without each other’s consent. After their divorce, negotiations fell through, and Angelina sold her stake to Stoli, a company owned by a Russian oligarch. Brad accused Stoli of a hostile takeover and sued to reverse the sale, claiming Angelina had violated their agreement. Angelina denied any wrongdoing, stating that she was not obligated to seek Brad’s approval before selling her interest, reported In Touch Weekly.
As the legal battle continues, both sides remain firm in their positions. Pitt’s legal team argues that Jolie’s discovery requests are an invasion of privacy and irrelevant to the core issue of the winery sale. Jolie’s camp contends that the requested communications are crucial to understanding the dynamics of their agreement and the events leading up to the sale.
This ongoing dispute adds another chapter to the long and contentious history between the two Hollywood stars. Despite the public and legal battles, both Pitt and Jolie have emphasized their commitment to co-parenting their children. The resolution of the winery dispute, however, remains uncertain as the court considers the latest motions from both parties.
