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Brad Pitt cleared in child services investigation

AN investigation into whether Brad Pitt was abusive toward his son says the case has been closed with no finding of abuse by the actor.

This file photo taken on June 18, 2016 shows US actor Brad Pitt as he removes his helmet after a full lap on the Le Mans 24 Hours circuit. Picture: AFP photo / Jean-Francois Monier
This file photo taken on June 18, 2016 shows US actor Brad Pitt as he removes his helmet after a full lap on the Le Mans 24 Hours circuit. Picture: AFP photo / Jean-Francois Monier

AN investigation into whether Brad Pitt was abusive toward his son on a private flight in September says the case has been closed with no finding of abuse by the actor, a source familiar with the inquiry said.

The source, who was not authorised to speak publicly, told The Associated Press that the investigation was closed within the past few days.

Multiples sources have said the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services had been looking into allegations Pitt was abusive toward 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.

This file photo taken on December 15, 2014 shows actor Brad Pitt and children Pax Jolie-Pitt (L), Shiloh Jolie-Pitt (C) and Maddox Jolie-Pitt.
This file photo taken on December 15, 2014 shows actor Brad Pitt and children Pax Jolie-Pitt (L), Shiloh Jolie-Pitt (C) and Maddox Jolie-Pitt.

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 had visitation with his children under terms agreed upon by the former couple.

Jolie Pitt’s representatives said 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.

Representatives for Pitt and Jolie Pitt did not immediately return messages seeking comment.

The actors were married for two years and together for 12 years after becoming close while filming 2005’s Mr. & Mrs. Smith.

Originally published as Brad Pitt cleared in child services investigation

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