The legal dispute over the Château Miraval winery between Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt remains ongoing, with a recent court ruling ordering Pitt to hand over documents that may expose allegations of abuse, dishonesty, and cover-ups.
These documents, which include emails and text messages (excluding those with his attorneys or therapists), are considered crucial by Jolie’s lawyer, Paul Murphy. He argues that Pitt has attempted to conceal these actions, which have caused harm to Jolie and their children. Murphy also emphasized that Jolie never sought out this legal battle, as she had tried to sell her share of the winery and never filed charges against Pitt.
Pitt’s legal team previously sought to block the request, calling it an “intrusive” and “sensationalist” attempt to turn a business dispute into a rehash of their divorce.
The lawsuit stems from Jolie’s 2022 sale of her half of the winery to Tenute del Mondo, allegedly violating an agreement that required mutual consent for any sale.
Pitt has claimed legal victories in prior related matters, bringing the case closer to trial, and argues that a written sale agreement exists.
Jolie, who rejected Pitt’s offer to buy her stake because it included a non-disclosure agreement (NDA), is also under court order to provide eight years’ worth of NDAs. While Pitt’s team views NDAs as a standard business practice, Jolie’s lawyers argue that the NDA would have silenced her on matters concerning Pitt’s alleged abuse.
This ongoing legal battle adds to the long-standing divorce and custody disputes between the former couple, who have six children together.
Despite their separation, the conflict over the winery continues, with both parties still working on finalizing their divorce settlement.
