Angelina Jolie is urging her ex-husband Brad Pitt to “end the fighting” over their shared French winery, Château Miraval. Jolie’s legal team is actively seeking evidence to counter Pitt’s claims after he sued her in 2022. Pitt’s lawsuit followed Jolie’s sale of her stake in Miraval, which he seeks to have declared “null and void.”
Angelina Jolie asks Brad Pitt to withdraw his lawsuit and “end the fighting.” pic.twitter.com/WMJ62V8Mtc
— E! News (@enews) July 18, 2024
In a recent development, Jolie demanded that Pitt disclose third-party communications related to a 2016 plane incident, which allegedly involved a physical altercation between the two. Jolie filed for divorce shortly after this incident. Her lawyer, Paul Murphy, stated that Pitt controls all their shared properties and the business but is still suing Jolie for $67 million plus punitive damages. Murphy accused Pitt of attempting to punish and control Jolie by demanding an expanded non-disclosure agreement (NDA) covering his personal misconduct and abuse, which is central to the ongoing proceedings.
Murphy further asserted that Pitt is reluctant to release documents that could reveal the truth about his actions. While Jolie continues to ask Pitt to end the dispute for their family’s sake, she feels compelled to gather the necessary evidence to disprove his allegations if he does not withdraw his lawsuit.
Angelina Jolie wants ex husband Brad Pitt to ‘end the fighting’ by dropping lawsuit against her for selling her stake of their winery – amid eight years long divorce https://t.co/ENBA6IrMc7 pic.twitter.com/MHN30vkoW3
— Daily Mail Online (@MailOnline) July 17, 2024
A source familiar with Pitt’s stance described the winery lawsuit as a “straightforward business dispute.” The source lamented that the personal elements introduced by Jolie’s side have complicated and prolonged the proceedings. Pitt’s legal response to Jolie’s request for third-party communications emphasized privacy concerns, arguing that Jolie’s demands do not outweigh Pitt’s right to privacy, especially given the high publicity of the case.
Pitt’s legal team has proposed alternative ways to meet Jolie’s demands without compromising his privacy. The former couple bought a controlling stake in Château Miraval in 2008 and frequently stayed there during their relationship. In 2021, Jolie attempted to sell her company, Nouvel, to Tenute Del Mondo, a Stoli Group subsidiary, transferring her 50% ownership in Miraval. Pitt contested this sale, claiming it breached their agreement.
Jolie’s company has accused Pitt of orchestrating a “vindictive campaign” to loot the profitable business since their 2016 divorce filing. Nouvel’s court documents allege that Pitt “hijacked” Château Miraval, wasting the company’s assets on unnecessary projects, such as spending $1 million on swimming pool renovations.
Angelina Jolie urges Brad Pitt to drop the multi-million dollar winery lawsuit.
“End the Fighting.” pic.twitter.com/6EWsTfhlog
— Complex (@Complex) July 19, 2024
The continuing crazy legal battle between Jolie and Pitt highlights deep-seated issues beyond their business dispute. Jolie’s team argues that Pitt’s actions are driven by a desire to control and punish, while Pitt maintains that the dispute is purely about business. As the case continues, both parties seem entrenched in their positions, with Jolie seeking justice and transparency, and Pitt fighting to protect his privacy and business interests.
Major Points:
- Angelina Jolie urges Brad Pitt to end the legal battle over their French winery, Château Miraval.
- Jolie’s team seeks evidence related to a 2016 plane incident and accuses Pitt of punitive actions.
- Pitt’s response emphasizes privacy concerns and frames the dispute as a straightforward business issue.
- Jolie’s sale of her Miraval stake and Pitt’s contesting of the sale are central to the conflict.
- Both parties accuse each other of misconduct, with Jolie alleging a vindictive campaign by Pitt.
Rafael Desantis– Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
