Key Points
- Pitt asks LA court to compel Yuri Shefler to give a remote deposition
- Dispute centers on Jolie’s 2021 sale of her Miraval stake to Stoli, linked to Shefler
- Pitt alleges Shefler’s involvement and communications provide direct knowledge relevant to his lawsuit
Why They're In The News
BRAD Pitt is taking another step in the long-running legal battle over Château Miraval, the French winery he once co-owned with ex-wife Angelina Jolie.
According to court filings, Pitt is asking a Los Angeles judge to require businessman Yuri Shefler to sit for a remote deposition.
The dispute centres on Jolie’s 2021 sale of her stake in the winery to Stoli, a company linked to Shefler.
Pitt previously sued, alleging the sale went through without his approval and arguing that he had been trying to negotiate a buyout himself, according to TMZ.
In the latest filing, Pitt’s legal team claims Shefler played a key role in the transaction and may have direct knowledge relevant to the case.
Shefler has reportedly resisted the deposition request, citing his residence in Switzerland, but Pitt argues that communications between Shefler and Jolie show his involvement in the deal.
The Miraval fight has remained one of the most closely watched celebrity legal disputes, with both sides continuing to battle over the future of the high-profile estate and business venture.
Why This Matters
This matters because the deposition could reveal whether Jolie’s sale bypassed Pitt, determining control of a lucrative winery and setting precedent for celebrity asset disputes and cross-border legal cooperation when foreign parties are involved.
