Brad Pitt’s ex-body double gets 16 years in prison for ‘Stealthing’

Luke Fordthat functioned as Brad Pitt‘s body double in the 2013 action film World War Zhas been sentenced to 16 years in prison at the High Court in Edinburgh.

Ford, 35, was found guilty of 19 charges against the women, which included violence, abuse and threats. He was also found guilty on a charge of theft, which is “defined as not using a protective condom without the knowledge or consent of a partner, which is rape,” according to a statement from the prosecutor’s office.

The disgraced actor who also had uncredited roles in The Dark Knight Rises and Mary Queen of Scotsis the first person to be convicted of theft in Scotland’s history.

“Ford is a dangerous and manipulative sexual predator,” Police Scotland’s Detective Inspector Steven Gray said. “I hope knowing that he is now behind bars for his crimes helps them to continue to move on with their lives.”

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“Anyone who has been sexually assaulted or abused should contact us,” he added. “Be assured that we will do everything we can to ensure that we arrest the perpetrators of such crimes.”

Ford, a native of Striling, Scotland, first came to the attention of authorities in June 2020 when police responded to a report of an assault. The subsequent investigation found several other women that Ford had assaulted or abused. He was arrested and charged in February 2021.

He was convicted in May 2023 of “rape, attempted rape, multiple assaults and possessing extreme images of sexual abuse,” according to Police Scotland. He has also been added indefinitely to the country’s sex offender registry.

Ford’s alleged theft victim testified against him in court, saying she was “shocked and saddened” by what happened after the two met on Tinder in 2017.

“I wouldn’t have had sex with him without a condom,” the victim said. “I asked him to leave. I felt completely violated.”

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After the incident, she said she confronted Ford, who called her “paranoid” and recommended she take an emergency contraceptive pill.

Another of Ford’s victims spoke to Scotland’s STV News, criticizing how the actor portrayed himself.

“He genuinely thought he was going to be the next Brad Pitt,” one of Ford’s victims told STV News on condition of anonymity. “I think there were several stunt doubles, but the way he spun it, it looked like he was Brad Pitt’s only stunt double.”

“I will say that it has taken me a long time to get over what happened and say that life is good now,” they added, calling Ford a “master manipulator.”

If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, get in touch National sexual assault hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).