According to various media reports, including the "New York Times", Angelina Jolie has filed a counterclaim against her ex-husband, Hollywood star Brad Pitt. These relate to a joint private flight from France to California in September 2016.

It has long been known that the flight became a pivotal moment in the two superstars' crumbling marriage. A short time later, Jolie filed for divorce.

According to her own statement, Pitt grabbed Jolie, shook her and pushed her against the wall of the jet. When the children present got involved in the argument, he attacked them too.

Hard allegations that were dismissed as "untrue" by Pitt's environment to "TMZ". He thinks it's sad that Jolie keeps talking about what's happening, adding "false information to attract attention [because it] hurts the family."

The portal also reports that the police investigated after the flight. According to TMZ, the FBI and prosecutors met in 2016 and decided not to pursue the allegations any further. "All parties agreed that no criminal charges would be filed in this case due to a number of factors," the documents said, according to TMZ.

However, according to Jolie, the flight was traumatic for her and the children. During the argument, Pitt allegedly poured beer and wine on her and the children. In the filing, the actress describes the situation on board: "Before it was over, Pitt choked one of the children and slapped another in the face. Some of the children begged Pitt to stop. They were all scared. Many were crying."

Brad Pitt has claimed for several months that his ex-wife wanted to tarnish his reputation and drag his name through the mud.

Sources: "TMZ" / "New York Times"