Brad Pitt’s ongoing legal action against Angelina Jolie over their winery has been attributed to her refusal to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA), according to a source close to Jolie. Pitt recently filed a second amendment complaint, alleging that Jolie sold her share of Château Miraval, the family wine business, without informing him and creating a potential threat to the business. Pitt’s legal team claims that the sale disrupts his right to enjoy the family home.
In a revelation to PEOPLE, the source close to Jolie suggests that Pitt’s pursuit of legal action is a result of her refusal to sign an NDA, which would prevent her from speaking about previous domestic abuse claims. These allegations surfaced in court documents last year, relating to a 2016 incident during a plane ride with their children. The source claims that Pitt has never publicly denied the allegations, and Jolie has focused on helping the children heal and advocating for improvements in the domestic violence response system.
Pitt’s lawyer asserts that Brad has taken responsibility for his actions and has gone through the necessary legal procedures, unlike Angelina. They refer to the findings of the previous investigations and state that Pitt will not accept further responsibilities. Additionally, a source close to Pitt defends the presence of a non-disparagement clause in the contract, considering it a standard practice in such business transactions.
The conflicting accounts between Pitt and Jolie continue to create a contentious legal battle. Jolie has mentioned that she had to make difficult decisions regarding the separation from Pitt, while Pitt’s side argues that she continues to rehash and revise the past events. The Los Angeles Department of Child and Family Services and the FBI investigated the 2016 incident but did not find any evidence of abuse. Jolie expressed a desire for her family to find a way to move forward, including their father, in a 2021 interview.
The ongoing legal dispute highlights the complex dynamics and differing narratives surrounding high-profile divorces and the challenges of balancing personal and business interests.
