Bangladesh, Oct. 28 -- The California Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to consider Brad Pitt's appeal of a court ruling that disqualified the judge in his custody battle with Angelina Jolie.

The court denied a review of a June appeals court decision that said the private judge hearing the case should be disqualified for failing to sufficiently disclose his business relationships with Pitt's attorneys.

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The state Supreme Court's decision finalizes that ruling. It means the fight over the couple's five minor children - which was nearing an end - could just be getting started.

"Ms. Jolie is focused on her family and pleased that her children's wellbeing will not be guided by...