In the ongoing legal saga between Hollywood exes Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, new allegations have emerged regarding Jolie’s alleged influence on her children’s relationship with Pitt during custody visits. These claims surfaced in court documents filed by Tony Webb, a former security guard who worked for the former couple.
Allegations from Court Documents
According to People magazine, Tony Webb’s court documents detailed allegations that Angelina Jolie may have influenced her children to “avoid” spending time with Brad Pitt during custody visits. Webb, who worked for Jolie from 2000 to 2020, claimed that he was contacted by a Jolie aide named Michael Vieira, who allegedly tried to dissuade two bodyguards from testifying in Jolie’s custody battle with Pitt.
Attempt to Prevent Testimony
Webb’s statement mentioned that Vieira urged him to dissuade the bodyguards from testifying, citing non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) they had signed with Jolie. Despite the NDAs, one of the bodyguards, Ross Foster, expressed his intention to testify about statements he allegedly overheard from Jolie regarding the children’s interactions with Pitt during visits.
Response from Jolie’s Attorney
Responding to these allegations, Paul Murphy, an attorney for Angelina Jolie, dismissed Pitt’s attempts to equate common NDAs with an attempt to cover up his actions. Murphy emphasized that the case was about power and control, with Jolie seeking separation and health for the family.
Utilization of NDAs
Pitt’s lawyers submitted Webb’s declaration to illustrate Jolie’s past utilization of NDAs, particularly in the context of their legal dispute over their French winery, Chateau Miraval. This move aimed to undermine Jolie’s objections to signing NDAs in the current legal dispute.
Contentious Legal Battle
The legal battle between Jolie and Pitt has been marked by accusations and counter-accusations, with each party attempting to sway the court in their favor. Pitt’s lawyers accused Jolie of turning the business dispute into a sideshow about family court matters, while Jolie’s lawyers suggested that Pitt feared the release of sealed documents related to their custody battle.
Complexity Added by New Allegations
The allegations of Jolie allegedly encouraging the children to avoid Pitt during visits add another layer of complexity to the already contentious legal proceedings between the Hollywood exes. As the legal battle unfolds, the public awaits further developments in this high-profile case.