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Angelina Jolie Attends War Crimes Trial

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See, the mother of six isn't just about shooting movies and being Brad's babe...

Angelina Jolie is in the Netherlands (The Hague, specifically) at the International Criminal Court today to watch a group of children testify against Congolese militia leader Thomas Lubanga.

The prosecution has accused Lubanga and his militia of abducting children - under the age of 15 - to fight for him during the civil war in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which came to an end back in '03. Young kids were allegedly "beaten and drugged" while the girls were also allegedly "used as sex slaves." Lubanga pleads not guilty.

Ms. Jolie, a goodwill ambassador for the UN, says the following:

    "I imagined how difficult it must be for all the brave young children who have come to testify against him. Children deserve special protection. Using children in conflict is a heinous crime and destroys the very fabric of a society."

You kinda hafta ignore any negative feelings you might have for Angelina when you realize she's using her celebrity power to bring attention to important matters like this. Hopefully justice will be served!



Those poor kids. Props to them for making their voices heard.

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Posted by: Anonymous

she has a movie to promote.. it's either this or tote the kids out for a publicity opp.. hate this bitch!



Posted by: Anonymous

i kinda love her



Posted by: Anonymous

Props to Angelina - I think that children are her true passion, acting is just a vehicle.



Posted by: Anonymous

I hate her for taking advantage of these situations to promote herself as a "saint" and not as the whore that she is. But I love that doing so she brings attention to these realities that affect children.



Posted by: Anonymous

HOMEWRECKIN WHORE WHO SMOKED CRACK WHILE PREGNANT WITH THOSE BIG HEADED EFFIN KIDS.....

SHE IS ALSO A DOPE FIEND...IF YOU LOOK CLOSELY YOU CAN SEE THE TRACK MARKS ON HER ARM


DISGUSTING HER AIDS RIDDEN BODY IS JUST DISGUSTING



Posted by: Anonymous

Good job Angie-- I respect her so much. I know she will continue to protect and look out for the children of this world, in this format. Loves it.



Posted by: Anonymous

better than jen aniston in every way possible.



Posted by: Anonymous

good for her, but what's with those pointy shoulder pads?



Posted by: anonymous

I don't like the woman but, I give her credit for this, regardless of why she's doing it. Whatever it takes to help those kids, is alright by me. It's heartbreaking to think of what they've been through, and how much they've seen.



Posted by: Anonymous

fake ass skank.



Posted by: Anonymous

Wow, just in time for Brad's movie premiere. This is the fourth movie in a row where they pulled a stunt like this 24 hours before a premiere. Remember when Tom Cruise conveniently started saving people lives days before ha had a movie coming out, five movies in a row? I ahte these self-serving celebs. And what's with these photos? Were they taken at a trial or for a Vogue magazine spread? That second one looks very suspicious.



Posted by: Anonymous

fake ass skank.



Posted by: Anonymous

Jen Aniston gives millions to St. Judes. She just doesn't brag about it.



Posted by: Anoni

Think 12:04 forgot to take her meds this morning (or is that you Jennifer?). This is an example of using fame for a good purpose, not just self enrichment and aggrandizement. She is promoting the ICC who have recently issued warrants for the Sudanese leaders who are causing the Darfur crisis. All these poor displaced people want and deserve is justice. Think this trial would have been picked up by so many press outlets if she wasn't there? Just a thought.



Posted by: Anonymous

Thanks Angie, I just won $50 because I bet a friend that you and Brad would pull another charity stunt before the Red Carpet walk tomorrow. I should get another $50 because Brad let it be known this morning that he and his brother donated money to someone in Missouri. These two self-serving media w.h.o.r.e.s. have NO shame. I can't understand why the suspicious timing of these photo-ops doesn't set off alarm bells with their fans.



Posted by: Nakia

Sure she doesn't brag about it. Why talk about that when there's important stuff like...her hair. Giving money to St. Jude is great, but where's the time? I give a couple dollars to the homeless guy on the corner but it doesn't mean I'm doing much to help the jobless, homeless situation. I'm lazy, I admit it. But Jen could spend her interviews talking about something of substance other than how "OVER" Brad Pitt she is. YES people should stop ASKING her about it, but she doesn't have to answer. That's the difference btwn her and Angelina.



Posted by: Anonymous

I don't think anyone is arguing that these photo-ops don't help people, but you can't argue with the suspicious timing. They do this with EVERY movie. While many press outlets may carry this story, the story will not be about the trial, but about Angelina being at the trial. This helps her a lot more than the people she claims to be helping. It's like that with all of their charity work. The stories are never about the charity but about their involvement with the charity. For example, I don't know anything about the people of Namibia. I just know that Brand-gie had their kid there. That's the difference with all of this self-serving nonsense.



Posted by: Anonymous

More publicity. One avenue closes another opens. It's a constant BS game. What will be next? As if anyone cared.



Posted by: todd lissner

i think she takes advantage of those situations2.the most abuse goes on in hollywood were abusive crazy celebraty parents like the madonna type abuse and isolate thier kidz and treat them inhumanely and get away with it,and abusive parents of celebratys like dakota fannings mother do the same thing and get away with it.and crazy talk show hosts push fashist political anti freedom ideas and cruel evil people make all the rules ,this iz ware many of the abusive parents r that angelina jolie should stop.



Posted by: Anonymous

Let's face it, if Jennifer Aniston started using her interviews to talk about her charity work people would accuse her of copying Angie. People get tired of hearing rich, spoiled celebrities talk about all of their various causes. I used to like Bono and George Clooney and now I can't stand these self-congratulatory masturbators. I can't take this charity chic nonsense anymore. None of them would be nearly as charitable if they couldn't brag to the entire world about it. Especially when they fly to these war torn areas on a private jet and a military helicopter, hang out for a few days and then fly back to their mansions burning thousands of gallons of fuel while they lecture people about global warming.



Posted by: anon

I like to see some of you idiots on here go out there and try to help these children and people in need of help. It is nice to seat behind a computer everyday and bash someone who is trying to help and bringing awareness to these terrible things that are happening to kids. Bunch of hypocrites on here

BTW: I have no negative feelings toward Angelina Jolie. IMO she is better than all of you haters on here. People who hate on her and a bunch of jealous twits



Posted by: Anonymous

are you all angry because your dogfaced goddess had a major movie flop? hehe.



Posted by: Anonymous

The point is they do things when they can give them the most attention. Other stars are doing the same too. Most of us wouldn't know about the trial if itwasn't for her.



Posted by: Anonymous

Brad's movie comes out in August 22. Her next movie comes in 2010 So they are a little early to be promoting movies Idiots!



Posted by: Anonymous

Accusing the haters of being jealous is the fall-back defensive position and it's getting tired. My parents aren't jealous. They're well-off and still think this woman is a creepy self-serving jerk. In fact, I know a lot of people like that. Sure, Angie is rich and famous, but so are a lot of other rich and famous people. Why be jealous of her and not jealous of them? Sometimes people just don't like someone and it has nothing to do with jealousy. It has to do with seeing a manipulative person for what they really are, even when their ridiculous fans can't. Btw, I'm jealous of Charlize Theron. She's rich, famous, hot and has a dreamy boyfriend who has a brain and a botox-free face. Sorry Brad, you used to be hot but now you just seem like a over-exposed douche who has no balls.



Posted by: Anonymous

Brad's movie premieres in Cannes TOMORROW, you idiot. Also, go back and check the weekend that Changeling premiered in theaters. Burn After Reading, Benjamin Button, Kung Fu Panda. Trust me, come August 22nd, we'll get another round of charity work.



Posted by: Anonymous

Brangie's ice is cracking.



Posted by: Anonymous

Angelina jolie haters here are the very stupid illiterate with no human brain



Posted by: How to become a UNHRC Goodwill Ambassador

Let Rudd Lubbers grope you.



Posted by: Anonymous

Angelina jolie haters here are the very stupid illiterate with no human brain



Posted by: Anonymous

1:41 if you are going to accuse people of being stupid and illiterate would it be possible for you to use proper grammar? That way you won't come off sounding like a stupid, illiterate person lacking a human brain. Many thanks. And good luck with your community college classes.



Posted by: Eye Opener

Oh sooooo serious and deep Angie!

BS! No one believes the hype anymore!

BTW People: Brad and Jen are hooking up on the sly!! Hip Hip Hooray - it's the dawn of a new day!!

But that's what she gets! Hopefully Brad and Jen can workout custody arrangements to have the kids for 6 months a year! What a slap in the face for AJ!!

Brad: And the benefit of all of this is...you'll get the break you deserve and the honey your making love to won't be poking you in the stomach with her boney self!!

Hip Hip Hooray!!!

Love you B&J!!! ;)



Posted by: Once you are a UNHRC Goodwill Ambassador

Pretend the witnesses press statements don‘t exist. Decline participating in the sexual harassment compliant filed by other women who were groped.



Posted by: Anonymous

People who say she's doing good only because she's getting something out of it...well, that says more about you than her.

Who takes the time out of their lives to do something good for the community on your own little street corner much less TRAVEL and take time out of your busy schedule because you really care about innocent victims like these kids?



Posted by: Anonymous

Duck Angie. Shit hitting fan. Too late.



Posted by: Anonymous

all PR to make her appear better than you .........when the things she does at the UN have little or no real world effect : anyone can watch a meeting ..........and a LOT of useless people feel very important everyday. WHEN IS SHE GOING TO DO ANYTHING THAT MAKES ANY REAL WORLD DIFFERENCE INSTEAD OF GETTING ATTENTION FOR INCEST, BESTIALITY, LESBIANISM OR THE MISERY OF 3RD WORLD PEOPLE. DISGUSTING USING THEIR MISERY TO PROMOTE HER CAREER. SICK....



Posted by: Anonymous

maybe she needs to be a goodwill ambassador for INCEST SURVIVORS ?



Posted by: Anonymous

UN = star fuckers



Posted by: Anonymous

A LOT of us do good in our community. So sorry we don't have the money to TRAVEL around saving the world. Some of us have jobs and families and don't have a team of nannies to raise our children for us. Btw, you should check out Mia Farrow's family situation. She was so busy saving other people's children that she forgot her own. Death, depression, suicide, her children are a mess and many of them can't stand being in the same room with her. Not just the one who took off with Woody Allen.



Posted by: suzion

OMG! What business is it of hers and what is she going to do about it?
Why doesn't she save the homeless and abused children in the U.S???
I'm sorry that children from other countrys are suffering but there are children close to her home that are abused, homeless, and abandoned that could use a little help too!
This leaves you only to question her motives.



Posted by: blady02

This is my kind of site real people that see real bs and PRwhores for what they are! Isn't this the same skank that stole someone's man and smoked crack and shot herion and whose own children are bonded with their nanny and doesn't speak to her own father! I wish the Congo would keep her and spare the life of a child destined to die of an overdose because they grew up with a fraud mother! GO AWAY AJ! AND TAKE THAT PITTIFUL MAN WITH YOU BUT LEAVE THOSE PRECIOUS CHILDREN WITH JANE PITT, A NORMAL PERSON! AND BY THE WAY BOTH OF YOUR ACTING CAREERS SUCK, I DON'T WASTE MY MONEY AND NEITHER DO A LOT OF OTHER PEOPLE I KNOW! YOU ARE A JOKE, REALLY WERE YOU HIGH WHEN YOU WERE TRYING TO LOOK SERIOUS IN THOSE PHOTOS!



Posted by: WTF!!

I'm curious, why don't celebs give out an email address that's easy to remember so we can help them help people? You'd think with all of these op-ed pieces they write and all of the press statements they release that they would ask the public for money or for volunteers. Why is it that they spend so much time telling everyone about how they help people, but the never ask anyone else to help them help people?



Posted by: Anonymous

Why this creeps are angry and jealous she is at least doing her best.



Posted by: Anonymous

Jetting in for pohto-ops and ignoring her kids is doing her best?



Posted by: Anonymous

I still don't like her Sorry :(



Posted by: Anonymous

I still don't like her Sorry :(



Posted by: anonymous

So, why is there a photo inside? Please......anyway, no more trashing.....advise everyone to watch Charice on You Tube w/ her stupendous performance of Note to God in Oprah----a wake up call to all haters & confused people. W/ this song, may you all have peace & love in your hearts. I am serious, please watch it and feel good & sorry for everything you guys do.



Posted by: irka

she's is amazing. i love her for her great jobs, she have done a lot of great things for poor people and please insult angie, hse is so great, and at last she had not stolen brad from jen, brad left jen by himself, and between them everything is over, just give up people from her



Posted by: Anonymous

She is such a phoney...as usual she is using children to promote HERSELF again...



Posted by: Anonymous

No joke takes itself seriously like this woman. I am so over her fakeness. So what she was there? Did she change anything? Nope. Just publicity for her baby daddy's up coming movie



Posted by: Anonymous

Are people really that naive to think she really cares about anyone but herself? Unbelievable!



Posted by: To the haters

Huh you can hate all you can but the fact remains she was invited as a UNCHR Ambassador. You jealous people wouldn't be aware of this trial until these photos of Angelina appeared which was distributed by the International Criminal Court in Hague. So haters is Angelina Jolie so powerful that she can command the ICC to release all of these photos for her and Brad's movie publicity??? Haters are so braindead.

And yes she cares because she's been giving her time, money and effort since 2001. Back then nobody paid attention to what she's doing w/ the UNCHR coz Brad hasn't dump the Fugly one yet.



Posted by: Anonymous

Children are her true compassion? My ass! If she cared so much about her kids she wouldn't have 5 nannies caring for them. How many times did she say she was going to quit acting for awhile to help Pax adjust? It didn't happen. The boy who knew of noone but his orphange family, left scream in hysterics. He spoke no English and Jolie claimed she was going to quit acting for awhile to help his transition. Of course she was talking PR crap again.



Posted by: Anonymous

Do Brad and Angelina jolie ever donate without blabbing to the media?

Personally, I like the celebrities that donate anonymously.



Posted by: Anonymous

FACT - She INVITED HERSELF to the UN. She asked to meet UNHRC Commissioner GROPER. QUID PRO QUO she became an ambassador. She wanted to fix her bad image. It didn’t. It put her self-serving pretentious photo ops under a magnifying glass.



Posted by: The lies from within - smh.com.au

"Perhaps the most astonishing revelation to emerge during the investigation was an allegation that Lubbers had also groped American movie star Angelina Jolie, who had been appointed as a UN goodwill ambassador by Lubbers in a ceremony in Geneva in 2001.

Staff who witnessed the incident told investigators that minutes before coming down in the lift to be introduced to staff in the building's Geneva headquarters, Lubbers had grabbed Jolie from behind. The incident was followed up by Jolie's UN minder who contacted her about whether she wished to make a statement to investigators. They were informed, through her minder, that she did not. Jolie's agent did not reply to the Herald's email seeking verification of the incident."




Posted by: Anonymous

Generations of women dedicated to equal rights fought for legislation to ensure every women would be able to secure positions based on merit NOT a game of grab ass in an elevator!



Posted by: Anonymous

From 1:18 “people wouldn't be aware of this trial until these photos of Angelina appeared which was distributed by the International Criminal Court in Hague.”


I can’t decide which is more pitiful. The revelation that you rely on public relations releases to entertainment sites as a source for world news. Or your peculiar belief that readers have as limited an interest and knowledge about world affairs as you do. Pitiful. I recommend broadening your reading.



Posted by: JoliePittFan

How many of you would take the time to travel to another country and actually try to change the world? I'm sorry but the majority of you probably would turn a blind eye.

Has anyone heard of forgiveness?

Its really none of our business what Angelina does behind closed doors. Calling her a whore is strange, since she is in a committed relationship with Brad Pitt. Before she had children, she had lovers.

How many of you married your first boyfriends/girlfriends? If you didn't, you all are whores... so lets not go there.

Angelina doesn't just sit around talking about her exes and shit. And when she isn't promoting a movie she is with her family or traveling abroad.

You people only WISH you could be so lucky!!!!!



Posted by: lala

Some of you are brain dead idiots. She doesn't have to do ANYTHING, but she is doing something, and if she is using her star power to do it GOOD FOR HER! Other celebs spend their time going to clubs and shopping their lives away, and you assholes have the nerve to say that she is just doing it for publicity, or that she is a homewrecking whore which is TOTALLY IRRELEVANT. WHY DON'T YOU LOSERS GET UP OFF OF YOUR FAT ASSES AND DO SOMETHING LIKE SHE IS - THERE IS ALWAYS A WAY TO CONTRIBUTE, BUT NO.....IT IS SO MUCH EASIER TO SIT BACK AND CRITICIZE SOMEONE THAT IS BECOMING A PART OF THE FIGHT. You people are pathetic, and you have some nerve.

Who the f uck do you think you people are to judge her for doing some good in the world?!



Posted by: Anonymous

Just wondering what purpose she serves being there? What is she taking notes for?? Does she even have any post-secondary education???



Posted by: Is this idiot for real?

Who the f uck do you think you people are to judge her for doing some good in the world?!



Posted by: Anonymous

Bless her heart. I just love Angelina. She is such a kind, generous, REAL person.



Posted by: CC

She is NOT a "real" person!!! What a fake she is. I can't stand that, "I'm sooooooo concerned face!" in the picture. Yeah, she's concerned....WITH HERSELF!!! She sucks. She's an overrated hack who steals other people's men because she's got SEVERE daddy issues. Girlfriend is WACKO and now 6 innocent children have been dragged into her mess. What a pathetic excuse of a "person" she is. Real person. What a laugh, 8:49am



Posted by: Anonymous

8:12 New York University has a prestigious film school with a demanding curriculum. She attended a few classes then dropped out. She and other celebrities rely on professional consultants to brief them on issues and draft speeches. Every time she or her partner makes an extemporaneous statement on an important issue - it makes me cringe.

On June 5, 2005, “Inside the Actors Studio” host, James Lipton interviewed Angelia Jolie at the New School University. [Angelina Jolie] “enrolled at New York University to study filmmaking and attended writing classes. She described it as "just good for me to collect myself" on Inside the Actors Studio.[22] Wikipedia “...soon after she decided to drop out so she could further pursue her acting career.” Associatedcontent.com



Posted by: Anonymous

In the 1960’s misappropriation of Native American culture was rampant. During an interview with the Telegraph, Jon Voight said he and his former wife, Marcheline “developed” her ethnic heritage. In 2001, Angelina perpetuated the tale. I hope her biological children don’t follow her lead.

“Voight is reluctant to dampen any of her enthusiasms. She recently claimed that she is part Iroquois Indian and campaigned for the tribe to allow her to join them in their "sweat lodge". Voight is quick to say that Angelina is "not seriously Iroquois" and that this is just a little fancy he and Marcheline developed to enhance his ex-wife's exotic background. Still, he insists, ‘We always liked the idea of her as an Iroquois, and I love that my kids have picked up on that." Telegraph.co.uk




Posted by: Anonymous

The 2001 Telegraph article is only available through the Internet Archive Wayback Machine. Here it is for anyone interested in reading the entire article. Close the spaces after both sets of // to use the link.

'Angie overdoes the bad girl act'

http:// web.archive.org/web/*/http:// www.telegraph.co.uk/health/main.jhtml?xml=/health/2001/10/02/fmjoli02.xml







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