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\n "title": "Brad Pitt Wins Court Ruling to Sue Russian Billionaire Over Winery Dispute with Angelina Jolie",
\n "excerpt": "A state appeals court has cleared the path for Brad\u202fPitt to pursue legal action against a Russian billionaire who acquired a 50\u202f% stake in the French winery that once symbolised his marriage to Angelina\u202fJolie. The decision follows a protracted legal battle that has shed light on the origins of the couple\u2019s split and the contentious negotiations over the sale of Chateau\u202fMiraval.",
\n "body_html": "<p>In a landmark ruling that could reshape how celebrity divorces are litigated, a state appeals court has granted Brad\u202fPitt the right to sue a Russian billionaire who purchased half of the French winery that once belonged to him and Angelina\u202fJolie. The decision, announced earlier this week, follows a long\u2011running dispute that has exposed the tangled web of negotiations, allegations, and asset division that marked the end of the high\u2011profile marriage.<\/p>n<h2>From a Dream Wedding to a Legal Battlefield<\/h2>n<p>Brad\u202fPitt and Angelina\u202fJolie married in 2008 at the 1,200\u2011acre Chateau\u202fMiraval in the South of France, a property that quickly became a symbol of their shared vision for a family and a business venture. The couple had purchased the winery together, intending to turn it into a luxury brand that would blend their personal brand with the region\u2019s renowned wine heritage.<\/p>n<p>Over the years, the couple\u2019s relationship deteriorated, culminating in a highly publicised divorce in 2019. The split was not just a personal loss but also a commercial one, as both parties had invested heavily in the winery\u2019s operations and brand development.<\/p>n<h2>The 2016 Plane Incident and the NDA Standoff<\/h2>n<p>At the heart of the dispute lies an alleged altercation that took place on a private plane in 2016. According to reports, Angelina\u202fJolie claimed that Brad\u202fPitt had grabbed her by the head and shaken her, choked one of their children, and struck another in the face. These allegations were a key factor in the negotiations over the sale of Jolie\u2019s share of the winery.<\/p>n<p>Jolie had planned to sell her half of the property to Pitt, but the deal fell apart when Pitt demanded that she sign a nondisclosure agreement (NDA) that would prevent her from publicly discussing the abuse allegations. Jolie refused to agree to the NDA, citing her right to speak about the alleged abuse. The disagreement over the NDA became a central point of contention, leading to a protracted legal battle that has now reached the appellate level.<\/p>n<h2>Sale to a Russian Billionaire and the Court\u2019s Decision<\/h2>n<p>In the wake of the failed negotiations, a Russian billionaire acquired a 50\u202f% stake in Chateau\u202fMiraval. The sale was reportedly valued at $64\u202fmillion, a figure that underscores the commercial significance of the property. However, the transaction was not without its own legal complications, as the parties involved were still embroiled in disputes over ownership and control.<\/p>n<p>The state appeals court\u2019s ruling allows Pitt to pursue legal action against the billionaire, effectively opening a new chapter in the ongoing saga. The court\u2019s decision was based on the premise that the sale was conducted in a manner that could potentially infringe upon Pitt\u2019s rights as a former co\u2011owner and as a party to the original purchase agreement.<\/p>n<h2>Implications for Celebrity Divorce Litigation<\/h2>n<ul>n<li><<\/p>\n
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