Brad Pitt cleared over claims of abusive behavior towards his son
The Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services found no wrongdoing after investigating an incident involving the actor that took place on a private flight in September
Your support helps us to tell the story
This election is still a dead heat, according to most polls. In a fight with such wafer-thin margins, we need reporters on the ground talking to the people Trump and Harris are courting. Your support allows us to keep sending journalists to the story.
The Independent is trusted by 27 million Americans from across the entire political spectrum every month. Unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock you out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. But quality journalism must still be paid for.
Help us keep bring these critical stories to light. Your support makes all the difference.
An investigation into whether Brad Pitt was abusive towards his son on a private flight in September has been closed with no finding of wrongdoing by the actor.
A source familiar with the inquiry told The Associated Press the inquiry was closed within the past few days.
Multiples sources have said the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services was looking into allegations Pitt was abusive towards his 15-year-old son on the flight in mid-September.
Pitt's wife, Angelina Jolie Pitt, filed for divorce days after the incident, and her lawyer said it was “for the health of the family”.
A department spokesman said the agency could not confirm it investigated Pitt.
The actor attended the Los Angeles premiere of the film Allied at the Regency Village Theatre on Wednesday evening.
A representative for Jolie said the actress is relieved the inquiry is over and that the custody arrangements in place will allow the children to heal.
Custody of the actors' six children has been the primary issue in their divorce. Jolie Pitt is seeking sole custody of the children, while Pitt is seeking joint custody.
Pitt has seen his children under terms agreed upon by the former couple. Jolie Pitt's representatives said on Monday that an agreement on custody had been reached, although a final agreement will be part of the couple's divorce judgment when it is entered.
California law favours joint custody, although details about custody arrangements are rarely made public in celebrity divorce cases.
The actors were married for two years and together for 12 years after becoming close while filming 2005's Mr & Mrs Smith.
AP
Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this article
Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments