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Judge denies Pitt's request for Jolie's communications

5/6/2026

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On May 5, 2026, a judge denied actor Brad Pitt's request for actress Angelina Jolie to produce 22 privileged communications.
The judge said Pitt had not met his burden and rejected $33,692.50 in sanctions.
The 2022 Miraval winery case saw Pitt sue Jolie for $35 million after her 2021 share sale.
Jolie denies a buy-out, filed a countersuit alleging a war, says Pitt refused a 2016 NDA, and their divorce was finalized Dec 2024.

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Story summary

On May 5, 2026, a judge denied actor Brad Pitt's request for actress Angelina Jolie to produce 22 privileged communications.
The judge said Pitt had not met his burden and rejected $33,692.50 in sanctions.
The 2022 Miraval winery case saw Pitt sue Jolie for $35 million after her 2021 share sale.
Jolie denies a buy-out, filed a countersuit alleging a war, says Pitt refused a 2016 NDA, and their divorce was finalized Dec 2024.