Brad Pitt Alleges Angelina Jolie's 'Vindictive' Sale of His Winery Share in Retaliation for Custody Battle
The ongoing battle between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie takes a new turn as Pitt claims that Jolie deliberately sold his shares in their winery as payback for their custody dispute.
According to court documents obtained by Us Weekly, the 59-year-old actor stated that both he and the 47-year-old Maleficent star had previously agreed not to sell their stakes in Château Miraval without mutual consent. Pitt alleged that Jolie changed her mind during their 2019 divorce proceedings and sought to sell her share, leading to negotiations for Pitt to buy it.
However, as Pitt and the Unbroken director became embroiled in a custody battle over their six children - Maddox, 21, Pax, 19, Zahara, 18, Shiloh, 17, and twins Knox and Vivienne, 14 - the buyout negotiations fell apart.
Pitt's legal team claimed in recently filed documents that Jolie terminated the discussions in the summer of 2021 and secretly sold a 50 percent stake in the family home and business to Tenute del Mondo. The company is affiliated with the Russian spirits conglomerate Stoli Group, owned by billionaire Yuri Shefler, who has been designated as an 'oligarch in the Russian Federation' by the U.S. Treasury Department. Notably, Shefler had previously expressed interest in purchasing Miraval, an offer Pitt had declined.
Brad Pitt Accuses Angelina Jolie of Purposefully Selling Winery Share to Yuri Shefler, Allegedly Linked to Ill-Reputed Associates
In a new development, Brad Pitt claims that Angelina Jolie intentionally chose Yuri Shefler to purchase his shares in their winery, citing Shefler's connections to individuals with controversial reputations. According to court documents, Pitt alleges that Shefler has had business dealings with individuals close to Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Arabian crown prince Mohammed bin Salman, who has been accused of ordering the assassination of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Pitt's filing further alleges that Jolie never provided him an opportunity to match Shefler's higher offer for Miraval, despite his contractual right to do so. The actor's legal team argues that Jolie's decision to sell to Shefler, particularly after an unfavorable custody ruling, demonstrates her disregard for contractual obligations and her years of assurances to Pitt.
The former couple, who got married in 2014 and separated in 2016, finalized their legal single status in 2019 but continued to navigate their custody battle. Earlier this year, Jolie requested the removal of Judge John Ouderkirk from the case, alleging undisclosed business and professional ties with Pitt.
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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Continue Legal Battle Over Miraval Sale
The legal dispute between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie escalates as they clash over the sale of Jolie's stake in Miraval. In October 2021, Jolie sold her shares to Tenute del Mondo, prompting Pitt to file a lawsuit alleging that the sale aimed to undermine his investment and deprived him of his rights to enjoy his private home and oversee the business he helped build.
In a countersuit filed in September 2022, Jolie claimed that Pitt's actions were a retaliatory attempt to seize control of the estate amidst their ongoing divorce and custody proceedings. She asserted that she did offer Pitt the opportunity to buy out her stake, but he allegedly demanded a nondisclosure agreement that would prevent her from speaking about Pitt's alleged physical and emotional abuse of her and their children outside of court. When Jolie refused to agree to the provision, Pitt allegedly walked away from the deal.
A source close to Pitt dismissed Jolie's allegations as completely untrue. The legal battle between the former couple continues to unfold, with both parties standing firm on their positions.
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