FBI Evaluating Whether to Investigate Airplane Incident Involving Brad Pitt

FBI Evaluating Whether to Investigate Airplane Incident Involving Brad Pitt
Actor Brad Pitt and children Pax Jolie-Pitt (L), Shiloh Jolie-Pitt (C) and Maddox Jolie-Pitt arrive for the U.S. premiere of Universal Pictures 'Unbroken,' December 15, 2014 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California. Brad The Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services has reportedly extended its investigation of child abuse allegations against Pitt. ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation announced that it is “continuing to gather facts” about an alleged incident between Brad Pitt and his children while aboard a private jet.

“In response to your inquiry regarding allegations within the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States; specifically, an aircraft carrying Mr Brad Pitt and his children, the FBI is continuing to gather facts and will evaluate whether an investigation at the federal level will be pursued,” the FBI said in a statement to BBC.

The Los Angeles Times reported the FBI was informed of “a child welfare incident.” According to the National Transportation Safety Board, any criminal activity aboard an aircraft results in the FBI becoming “the lead federal investigative body.”