Overview
- Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Ciny Pánuco ruled that Angelina Jolie’s communications with her lawyer are protected by attorney‑client privilege, denying Brad Pitt access to the messages he sought.
- After initially asking for 126 items and narrowing the request to 22, Pitt will receive none of the documents, according to Jolie’s attorney Paul Murphy.
- The judge issued the ruling without prejudice, allowing Pitt to try again if new facts emerge that could show the emails fall outside privilege.
- Jolie’s request to sanction Pitt for up to $33,692.50 was denied, with the court saying his position did not lack substantial justification.
- Pitt’s lawsuit centers on Château Miraval, alleging Jolie sold her stake to Tenute del Mondo, a Stoli unit, without his consent, which she denies, and the broader ownership dispute remains unresolved.