A Los Angeles judge has ordered Angelina Jolie to sign an eight-year non-disclosure agreement as part of her legal battle over a French winery she co-owns with Brad Pitt, according to documents obtained by Fox News Digital.
While Pitt, 60, won in court, sources close to Jolie, 48, said the move was likely a futile attempt and could further prolong the already difficult trial over Chateau Miraval.
“Mr. Pitt and his team know these non-disclosure agreements will never see the light of day in court. This is all for the press,” a source told Fox News Digital. “They also know that Angie will be forced to spend resources tracking down all of this information, which will only drain her resources and serve as punishment for her resignation.”
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Angelina Jolie filed for divorce from Pitt in 2016. (Getty Images)
Judge Leah Martin ruled that, in response to a request previously filed by Pitt, Jolie must have “all non-privileged documents in her possession, custody, or control” from 2014 to February 2022 within 60 calendar days of the order. The court ruled that it must be submitted.
The non-disclosure agreement in question contains “alleged legitimate grounds for refusing to comply with contractual obligations to Pitt” when Jolie sold his winery shares behind Pitt’s back. ‘s legal team is concerned.
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Pitt officials said the ruling was a “devastating blow” to Jolie’s fight for the award-winning winery and could weaken Jolie’s core defenses. However, Jolie’s lawyer is “willing” to comply with the judge’s order.
Pitt and Angelina met while filming Mr. & Mrs. Smith and have six children together. (Anthony Harvey/Getty Images)
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Jolie’s lawyer, Paul Murphy, told Fox News Digital that “a standard non-disclosure agreement is no match for Mr. Pitt’s last-minute request to cover up his personal misconduct.” Told. “We are pleased to hand them over and are pleased that the court has found that the only potential link is the delinquent nature of Mr. Pitt’s conduct, which has now been identified as a key issue in this case. think.
“The judge’s decision fully opens the door to discovery on all matters related to Mr. Pitt’s abuse. We welcome the transparency in the discovery response of all parties, including Mr. Pitt. Angelina looks forward to a final end to the false narrative of this lawsuit that continues to hurt her family and hinder their recovery.”
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have been battling in court since filing for divorce in 2016. (Getty Images)
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The former couple Chateau Miraval They started dating in 2008 and spent the entire time together at home. Jolie sold her own company, Nouvelle, to Tenuto del Mondo, a subsidiary of the Storey Group, in 2021, effectively attempting to transfer 50% ownership of Miraval. Pitt has opposed the sale, arguing that it violates the agreement between the parties.
Jolie’s companies claim that Pitt has masterminded a “vindictive campaign” to “plunder” her lucrative businesses since he first filed for divorce in 2016.
Pitt bought the 1,200-acre French estate Chateau Miraval for $28.4 million in 2008, with the intention that he and Jolie would raise their children on the winery and start a family business. (Michel Ganne/AFP)
Court documents previously obtained by Fox News Digital allege that Mr. Nouvel said Mr. Pitt had “taken over” Chateau Miraval and used the company’s assets for unnecessary renovation projects, including spending $1 million to renovate the pool. He was accused of “wasting money”.
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In March, the court rejected Jolie’s arguments that Pitt’s lawsuit was frivolous and malicious and gave the green light for the trial.
Fox News Digital’s Lauryn Overhultz contributed to this report.
