Angelina Jolie Slams $250 Million Suit Against Brad Pitt

Angelina Jolie is suing her ex-husband Brad Pitt to the tune of a quarter million dollars for attempting to wrestle full control of their jointly owned winery.

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The actress filed the lawsuit through her company Nouvel which claimed that Pitt was using the business as a “personal fiefdom.”

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The suit also claimed that the actor’s alcohol problem led to his ex-wife filing for a divorce.

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After the divorce, Pitt ran the winery without any input from Jolie who was focused on handling their humanitarian business.

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The actor is accused of squandering money on needless projects within the French estate.

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The pair purchased the large estate three years after they started their romantic relationship and also got married on its grounds.

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The pair became equal owners after Pitt transferred 10% from his 60% to Jolie’s 40%.

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A judge signed off on Jolie selling her 50% to a third party following a failed negotiation with her ex.

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Pitt previously sued Jolie, accusing her of attempting to cheat him out of some benefits regarding the winery.

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