Actress Angelina Jolie has officially dropped her lawsuit against the Justice Department and the FBI regarding the 2016 plane incident involving her ex-husband Brad Pitt. The news was confirmed by E! The news marks the end of a contentious legal chapter for the Oscar-winning star. (Also Read | Angelina Jolie attends Maria premiere in New York with kids Pax, Zahara and Maddox)
According to court documents obtained by E! News, the dismissal was finalized with prejudice, indicating that the case cannot be refiled. The agreement provides that each party will bear its own legal fees and costs.
The lawsuit was initially filed under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) in April 2022, with Angelina identified in court as the anonymous “Jane Doe”. The filing sought the release of documents related to an alleged domestic violence incident that took place on a private jet.
Angelina’s claim details that during the flight, Brad “allegedly physically and verbally attacked” her and their children, causing “permanent physical and mental trauma.” The charges reflect details of an FBI report that emerged following a flight from Europe to Los Angeles on September 14, 2016.
According to E! Earlier it was reported that during this flight, Brad was accused of attacking Angelina and Maddox, one of their six children.
Despite the serious nature of the allegations, federal authorities ultimately decided not to bring any charges against Brad, who has consistently denied the allegations.
In her FOIA lawsuit, Angelina argued that access to the FBI documents was vital for her children to receive the medical care and trauma counseling they needed.
According to E! News, he also sought to seal the case; However, that request was denied by a judge.
Following the plane incident, Angelina filed for divorce, citing September 19, 2016, the day after the incident, as the date of separation.
Although the couple were declared legally single in 2019, they have continued to be embroiled in lengthy legal disputes over their former joint ownership of Chateau Miraval, a vineyard and winery in France.
Recently, Brad’s legal team criticized Angelina for allegedly engaging in a “sensational fishing expedition” after requesting communications from Brad regarding the 2016 incident.
In defense, Angelina’s attorney emphasized her desire for a resolution, saying, “Whereas Angelina again asks Mr. Pitt to end the fighting and ultimately get their family on a clear path to healing, as long as Mr. “If Pitt doesn’t drop his lawsuit, Angelina has no choice.” “Obtain the evidence necessary to prove his allegations false.”
