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LAPD: We Are Not Investigating Brad Pitt For Child Abuse

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt attend the Cinema for Peace Gala ceremony at the Konzerthaus Am Gendarmenmarkt during day five of the 62nd Berlin International Film Festival on February 13, 2012 in Berlin, Germany

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The Los Angeles Police Department is not investigating Brad Pitt for child abuse.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt attend the "Cinema for Peace 2012" charity gala during the 62nd Berlinale film festival in Berlin

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Though earlier reports claimed that the actor was being investigated because he was verbally and physically abusive toward at least one of his children, a sergeant for the police department said no allegations have been made against him. (RELATED: Brad Pitt Being Investigated For Child Abuse Amidst Divorce)

“We have no criminal investigation that we are actively pursuing,” Sgt. Barry Montgomery told the Hollywood Reporter Thursday. “To my knowledge, [Pitt talking to police] never happened. And right now, that is where our office is.”

Brad Pitt And Angelina Jolie Arrive In Japan

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“We are not investigating any case, nor do we have any allegations against Mr. Pitt. We understand how rumors get spun up and hopefully we can put a few of them to rest.”

“We have no investigation involving Mr. Pitt.” (REPORT: Angelina Jolie And Brad Pitt Are Getting Divorced Because He Was Cheating On Her)