Brad Pitt faces setback as court orders to turn over docs alleging abusive behavior toward Angelina Jolie

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Brad Pitt has hit a major setback in his ongoing legal battle with ex-wife Angelina Jolie. A judge has now ordered him to turn over documents that could support Jolie's accusations against him. 

The couple’s contentious dispute, which has been raging since 2022, centers around the sale of Jolie's shares in the iconic Chateau Miraval, with Pitt accusing her of doing so illegally. This latest blow follows a recent victory for Pitt, when a judge ruled in his favor, allowing the case to proceed to trial despite Jolie's attempts to dismiss it.

What documents should Brad Pitt provide in Angelina Jolie's legal battle?

According to reports from Daily Mail, Brad Pitt has been ordered to hand over documents and communications that may substantiate the abusive behavior allegations made by Angelina Jolie, involving both her and their children.

The documents Pitt must provide should cover the period starting from the day Jolie claims he abused her on a private plane in 2016, just before their separation. 

This follows Jolie's request for the court to compel Pitt to release any communications between September 14, 2016, and December 13, 2018, including emails, texts, and other written correspondence. However, communications between Pitt and his attorneys or therapists are excluded from this order.

This comes after Jolie filed documents in July, alleging that Pitt attempted to force her into signing an $8.5 million non-disclosure agreement to conceal “years of abuse.”

Jolie’s legal team also sought to have the court compel Pitt to release “private, third-party communications” related to the infamous 2016 plane incident, which led to Jolie filing for divorce. According to Jolie's lawyers, these documents will support her claims that Pitt tried to pressure her into signing an NDA.

Additionally, Jolie’s lawyers argue that the gag order would have silenced her from speaking out about the alleged abuse, particularly regarding a verbal agreement she had to sell her share of the winery to Pitt. They assert that these documents will reveal communications concerning abuse, lies to authorities, and years of cover-up on Pitt's part.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's legal battle update leaves internet debating

After learning about the latest update in the legal battle between former couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, many internet users have voiced their comments and concerns in the comments section of the Daily Mail article.

One advised the actress, "Just let it go Angelina, just let it go. Get a life."

A second user claimed, "They're divorced, their kids hate him. What is there to gain from this unending attempt to destroy each other? Shut up and move on."

A third person wrote, "I find it hard to believe he was abusive towards her and the kids, much like how Amber Heard accused Johnny Depp. I feel both sides should just stop. He should stop for the sake of his relationship with his children and she should stop for the sake of his relationship with his children. No point in annihilating one another when that's just another reason to alienate the children."

One person said, "She is so bitter to the core."

Another commented, "If I were him, I would just cut her loose and give her what she wants. It seems like that is the only way he'll have peace."

A user stated, "If it lasted for years, it didn't stop Angie from being with him, did it? Hell hath no fury, etc.......It's sad that she just can't let go. "

What did Brad Pitt’s legal team report?

Brad Pitt’s legal team has requested that the motion be denied, arguing that the demands were "wide-ranging and intrusive."

The actor’s lawyers have also criticized the filing as a "sensationalist fishing expedition," with some sources calling the latest ruling "irrelevant," pointing out that Pitt has already provided "a great deal of information."

Paul Murphy, a lawyer representing Angelina Jolie, called the requested documents "crucial evidence" that Pitt has "fought for years to hide."

Murphy said in a statement, "His actions harmed Angelina and their children and are central to this case. But I want to again emphasize that Angelina never wanted any of this. She never pressed charges, she left all their properties, and she is the one who tried to sell him the business in the first place."

He concluded, "To this day, Mr Pitt has never been held accountable for his actions and has at all times controlled Miraval and the winery, yet he still demands more. She wants this to end, the children want this to end, and Mr Pitt should focus on healing their family, not pursuing lawsuits."

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