Brad Pitt Reportedly Cleared Of Child Abuse Allegations… Jolie Insists She HAD To Take Action Against Him ”for health of family”

Yesterday, Hollywood star, Brad Pitt who made his first public appearance in LA with Julia Roberts on Tuesday night, was cleared of child abuse allegations by the L.A. County Dept. of Children and Family Services, (DCFS), following a report that the actor allegedly got physical (read here) with his 15-year-old son, Maddox, on the family’s private jet in September.

Authorities say that after thorough investigations and interviews by social workers, they have concluded Brad did not commit any form of child abuse during the argument that ended with physical contact.

No further action will be taken. The exhaustive eight-week investigation appears to have taken its toll on the star, who looked as if he’d lost weight in recent weeks.

 

The good news now gives Brad a big advantage in his custody battle with his soon to be ex wife.

In statement to TMZ, a representative for the actress said:

”Angelina said from the beginning that she felt she had to take action for the health of the family and is relieved that after their 8-week involvement, the DCFS is now satisfied the safeguards are put in place that will allow the children to heal.”

The rep went on to say that there’s a legal agreement in place, signed by both sides, in which Angelina currently has primary physical custody and Brad has monitored visitation of their six children.

Brad may looked gaunt but he looked happy as he hit the red carpet for the first time after his split.

Brad, who walked the red carpet alone, didn’t avoid fans but instead stopped to sign autographs and posed for selfies with the adoring fans who waited to catch a glimpse of their favorite star.

He also posed for selfies with pregnant Marion Cotillard, marking his return to the spotlight.

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