Report: Brad Pitt's Abuse Investigation Expands to Include Entire Family0:58
According to TMZ, the abuse investigation by the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family initially focused on the plane incident between Brad Pitt and Maddox - but that has now been expanded to include the entire family. There is even one alleged incident between Brad and Angelina Jolie.
Marion Cotillard (L) and actor Brad Pitt attend the fan event for Paramount Pictures' Allied at Regency Village Theatre on November 9, 2016 in Westwood, California. Picture: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
BRAD Pitt has quietly made his first public appearance since his high-profile split with Angelina Jolie was announced.
The 52-year-old did his best to appear upbeat as he attended a screening of new movie Moonlight in LA, despite being involved in an increasingly bitter divorce with his estranged wife.
It was a perfect night for him to sidestep the usual fanfare, given that most of the country was watching the dramatic election race unfold between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.
His good friend Julia Roberts accompanied him to promote the film, which was produced through his company Plan B.
Brad Pitt attends the fan event for Paramount Pictures' "Allied" at Regency Village Theatre.Source:Getty Images
Marion Cotillard (L) and actor Brad Pitt attend the fan event for Allied.Source:Getty Images
It’s been a tumultuous time for the notoriously private actor, who’s marriage breakdown has been playing out publicly since Jolie filed for divorce in September, citing irreconcilable differences.
He was rumoured to have been involved in a disturbance during a private flight with his family shortly before the split, but TMZ reports authorities have just announced he’s been cleared of any wrongdoing, and no further action will be taken against him.
The website claims the Department of Family and Child Services have ruled Pitt did not commit child abuse during an argument that ended with physical contact, after extensive interviews with Pitt, Angelina, their kids, and other witnesses.
It will surely give him a huge advantage in his ongoing custody war with Angelina Jolie.
It follows a representative for Jolie revealing earlier this week that the actress will continue to have sole custody of her six children with Brad Pitt in a joint agreement.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt announced their split in September. Photo: Sean Gallup/Getty ImagesSource:Supplied
Monday’s statement said the deal was reached more than a week ago in consultation with childcare professionals. It says no further details could be provided, and it makes no mention of an investigation by child welfare workers into the plane incident.
Pitt and Jolie were married for two years and were together for 12 years after becoming close while filming 2005’s Mr. & Mrs. Smith.
photo galleryBrangelina’s relationship timeline
They met while filming Mr and Mrs Smith in 2004. Picture: AP1 of 29
It was speculated that Angelina Jolie was the reason for Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston’s marriage split. Picture: BIG2 of 29
The new couple were careful to stand very separately during the first rounds of Mr and Mrs Smith promo in Las Vegas, Nevada in March 2005. Picture: Gregg DeGuire/WireImage3 of 29
Fast forward to June 2005 at the Mr and Mrs Smith Los Angeles premiere. This was as close as the couple got on the red carpet, most other frames were solo or with crew standing between them. Picture: Lester Cohen/WireImage4 of 29
April 2005.... CONFIRMED: The couple were pictured together on a beach with Africa, along with Angelina’s adopted child Maddox. Picture: BIG5 of 29
It was only a couple of months later the couple posed in a ‘Domestic Bliss’ shoot for W Magazine. Fans were divided. Picture: W Magazine6 of 29
Jolie announces her first pregnancy in January 2006. Picture: AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINI7 of 29
Seen here with adopted children Zahara and Maddox in 2006. Picture: AP8 of 29
Shiloh Jolie-Pitt is born in May 2006, as seen here in photos featured on the cover of New Idea magazine. Picture: New Idea9 of 29
December 2006: Pitt joins Jolie in Costa Rica for her work with the UN. Picture: AP10 of 29
January 2008: Loved up at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles.11 of 29
May 2008: Angelina Jolie looks radiant while pregnant with twins on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival. Picture: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images12 of 29
July 2008: Twins Vivienne and Knox are born and featured on the cover of People magazine.13 of 29
Angelina and Brad are pictured with his parents Bill and Jane Pitt at the premiere of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button in December 2008. Picture: AFP PHOTO / GABRIEL BOUYS14 of 29
May 2008: Pitt and Jolie’s French chateau. Picture: AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau15 of 29
Still in love: Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt at the Cinema for Peace Gala in February 2012. Picture: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images16 of 29
April 2012: Finally! Their engagement was announced and Jolie flashed her ring at an art event in Los Angeles. Picture: Supplied17 of 29
The whole family’s seen at LAX in May 2014. Picture: Splash News Australia18 of 29
May 2014: The couple were pictured looking happy during the Maleficent premiere in Hollywood. Picture: Kevin Winter/Getty Images19 of 29
November 2014: Angelina is spotted looking as though she’s been crying on a Sydney hotel balcony. Picture: INFphoto.com20 of 29
August 2014: The Jolie-Pitt’s marry surrounded by friends and family at their French chateau. Picture: Hello Magazine21 of 29
Spotted in Oz: Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt dine out at Shipwreck Bar and Grill in Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia. Picture: Splash News Australia22 of 29
Jolie wrote and directed ‘By The Sea’, which co starred her husband Brad Pitt. The film plot is based on a troubled married couple. Picture: Universal Pictures via AP23 of 29
Angelina shows off her loving mum side at the 2015 Nickelodean Kids Choice Awards. Picture: Kevin Winter/Getty Images24 of 29
March 2016: Brad Pitt is pictured filming ‘Allied’ on set with co star Marion Cotillard. Picture: Splash News Australia25 of 29
12 July 2016: Brad and Angelina were spotted in public for the last time during a trip to the pharmacy on twins’ Vivienne and Knox’s birthday. Picture: Xposure/BackGrid26 of 29
Brad was pictured solo in NYC in July 2016. Picture: Splash News Australia27 of 29
June 2016: Growing apart... Jolie is seen with Knox Jolie-Pitt during an outing in New York City. Picture: Splash News Australia28 of 29
September 9, 2016: Angelina is pictured during a recent trip to a Syrian refugee camp. On September 20, 2016 it was announced that Angelina Jolie has filed for divorce and is seeking full custody of all their children. Picture: AFP PHOTO / Khalil MAZRAAWI29 of 29
