Angelina Jolie has officially dropped her lawsuit against the FBI, which sought to compel the agency to release information related to the investigation into an alleged 2016 incident on a private plane involving her ex-husband Brad Pitt and their children.
Background of the Lawsuit
Jolie originally filed the lawsuit in September 2022, under the alias Jane Doe, a pseudonym commonly used in legal matters to protect the identity of a person. The lawsuit demanded that the FBI provide details about their investigation into an alleged altercation between Pitt and Jolie on a flight from Europe to Los Angeles in September 2016. Jolie had accused Pitt of abusing her and their children, which allegedly caused “lasting physical and mental injuries.”
The FBI had launched an investigation into the matter, but by November 2016, the agency ended its inquiry, stating that after reviewing the evidence, they decided not to pursue further action.
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request
Jolie’s lawsuit, filed under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), sought access to FBI records from the investigation. Jolie argued that these records were crucial for her children’s health and psychological treatment, as they contained information relevant to their well-being. However, many speculated that Jolie’s true intention was to obtain evidence that could potentially damage Brad Pitt’s reputation and strengthen her case for gaining custody of their children.
Despite the speculation, Jolie has since dropped the lawsuit. According to documents obtained by ET News, both parties agreed to bear their own legal costs, and there has been no official comment from Jolie on the matter.
Ongoing Legal Disputes Between Jolie and Pitt
Although Jolie has abandoned her quest for the FBI records, the legal battles between her and Brad Pitt continue. One significant issue remains the dispute over their shared ownership of the Château Miraval vineyard in France. In 2022, Brad Pitt accused Jolie of secretly selling her stake in the property to a Russian oligarch for $67 million, a transaction that Pitt believes was done without his consent and violated their prior agreements.
Additionally, Jolie has accused Pitt of forcing her to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) for $8.5 million, allegedly to protect his violent past from being exposed. Jolie also requested that Pitt publicly release information regarding the 2016 altercation, but Pitt’s legal team rejected this, arguing that the information was irrelevant to the property dispute and violated Jolie’s privacy.
The History of Jolie and Pitt’s Relationship
Jolie and Pitt’s highly publicized relationship began on the set of Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005), during which Pitt was still married to Jennifer Aniston. After filming, the two became romantically involved and eventually married in 2014. Together, they raised six children, three of whom were adopted internationally.
In 2016, Jolie filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences, and set the date of their separation to coincide with the alleged altercation on the plane. While the divorce proceedings and custody battle were contentious, the majority of their children have reportedly sided with Jolie, except for their 16-year-old son Knox, who has yet to publicly take a stance on the matter.
Jolie’s decision to drop her lawsuit against the FBI has closed one chapter of her ongoing legal battles with Brad Pitt. However, the couple’s divorce and disputes over custody and property continue to unfold, with both sides accusing the other of wrongdoing. As the legal saga drags on, the public remains captivated by the drama between two of Hollywood’s biggest stars.
