US Edition‘Boardwalk Empire’ star Michael Pitt accused of sexual abuse, arrested in Brooklyn
- Actor Michael Pitt was arrested in Brooklyn on May 2, 2025, facing charges of sexual abuse, assault, and strangulation.
- The charges relate to allegations of four distinct incidents involving his then-girlfriend at Pitt's Bushwick residence, occurring from early 2020 through the middle of 2021.
- The accusations include forcibly fondling, strangulation on August 7, 2021, and assault with a wooden plank and cinderblock during the alleged assaults.
- Pitt pleaded not guilty during his arraignment in Brooklyn Supreme Court, posted $100,000 bail, and his attorney denied the claims as baseless, calling them uncorroborated.
- Pitt remains released pending a June 17 court date, with uncertainty about whether all allegations target the same victim and the defense contesting the timing and validity of the claims.
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Actor Michael Pitt hit with protective order after arrest for alleged sexual abuse
NEW YORK — A protective order has been issued against “Boardwalk Empire” star Michael Pitt, after he was arrested Friday for allegedly sexually abusing his ex-girlfriend at the Brooklyn home they previously shared. A Kings County Supreme Court judge ordered…
‘Boardwalk Empire’ actor Michael Pitt arrested in Brooklyn on various sex abuse charges
"Boardwalk Empire" actor Michael Pitt is being prosecuted in Brooklyn for various alleged sexual abuse actions dating back to 2020 and 2021, reports say. According to ABC7, Pitt was charged with sexual abuse, criminal sex act, assault and strangulation, and was arrested back on May 2. He pleaded not guilty before the Brooklyn Supreme Court and was released on $150,000 bail, according to court records. Pitt is due to return to court in June. Repo…
Michael Pitt Arrested and Charged With Sexual Abuse as 'Boardwalk Empire' Actor Accused Of 'Forcing Oral Sex' on Victim — Could See 'Up to 25 Years' Behind Bars if Convicted
'Boardwalk Empire' star Michael Pitt has been accused of sexual abuse and non-consensual oral sex, being slapped with multiple charges last week.
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