Michael Pitt Arrested on Multiple Sexual Abuse Charges in NYC

Actor Michael Pitt, known for his roles in 'Boardwalk Empire' and 'Dawson’s Creek,' was arrested in Brooklyn on charges including sexual abuse, assault, strangulation, and criminal sex acts, stemming from alleged incidents involving an ex-girlfriend between April 2020 and August 2021. The indictment details accusations of forced sexual contact, assault with objects such as a wooden plank and a cinder block, and attempted strangulation. Pitt has pleaded not guilty to all charges, posted $100,000 bail, and is scheduled to appear in court again on June 17. A full no-contact protective order has been issued, barring Pitt from contacting or approaching the alleged victim. Pitt's attorney has strongly denied the allegations, describing them as uncorroborated and raised years after the alleged incidents during what he characterized as a consensual relationship, and claims to have uncovered exonerating evidence. The case is ongoing, with further details expected as legal proceedings continue.