Overview

• On June 30, Pitt filed a motion in California Superior Court to force Stoli Group executive Alexey Oliynik to hand over private messages and sit for a deposition.
• Oliynik has resisted, arguing that as a resident of Switzerland he cannot be compelled by a U.S. court.
• Pitt contends the requested communications are key to proving Jolie breached their pact by selling her Château Miraval stake without his approval.
• Jolie’s countersuit accuses Pitt of mismanaging winery funds and alleges he used non-disclosure agreements to silence her abuse claims, which he denies.
• Both parties are preparing for a 15-day trial over the winery ownership battle, but no start date has been set.