Angelina Jolie Alleges In Court Filing That Brad Pitt Physically Abused Her And Their Kids: "Pitt Choked One Of The Children And Struck Another In The Face"
In September 2016, Angelina Jolie filed for divorce from Brad Pitt. They were married for only two years but they were together for over a decade. Their divorce has been anything but simple, and the two are now in a legal battle that has resulted in a court filing alleging that Pitt abused both Jolie and their children.
The ex-couple are caught in a legal battle over a wine company called Chateau Miraval. Pitt and Jolie purchased a controlling stake in the business in 2008 and the purchase included a home and vineyard in Correns, France, where they hosted their wedding in 2014. Originally, Pitt owned 60% and Jolie owned 40%, but in 2013 they became equal owners at 50/50. While they were still together, they pledged that neither would sell his or her shares without first getting approval from the other. However, Jolie sold her 50% stake in the company to a subsidiary of Stoli Group, which has led to Pitt suing her and accusing her of violating his "contractual rights." Jolie has responded with a court filing that details Pitt's alleged physical and verbal abuse toward her and their six children.