Michael Pitt ‌Faces Sexual Assault, ‌Domestic Violence‌ Charges in New York

Actor Michael Pitt, known for his roles in “Boardwalk‌ Empire” ⁤and “Dawson’s Creek,” is facing multiple criminal charges in Brooklyn following his arrest May 2, according to court documents.

Details of the Allegations

The 44-year-old Pitt⁣ is accused of sexual⁤ assault and domestic violence related to ​incidents allegedly occurring between 2020 and 2021. The specific⁣ details of the accusations have ‌emerged through ⁢court ⁢filings.

According to⁣ the grand ‌jury indictment,the alleged incidents ⁣took place on four separate dates: April 2020,August 2020,June 2021,and August 2021. It remains unclear ⁣whether the alleged victim is the same individual in each instance, as names were redacted from the court documents, according ​to *People* magazine.

Reports indicate that Pitt’s former girlfriend accused him⁣ of crimes that purportedly occurred during the aforementioned period, according ​to *The New York⁤ Post*⁢ and *Variety*.

Specific Charges Outlined

The accusations include specific allegations of assault. On April 19,2020,Pitt allegedly “touched wiht his finger the⁤ anus and vagina of a person ‘by forced coercion’,” according to the indictment.

Further allegations state that on Aug. 5,2020,the ‍actor allegedly performed oral sex without consent and assaulted the victim with a ‌piece of wood on the same day.

In June 2021, he is accused​ of attempting to harm a person with a cement block, and in ​August of that year, of ⁤strangulation.

Potential Penalties

The charges against pitt include first- and third-degree sexual assault, first-degree sexual abuse (two counts), second-degree assault ​(two counts), attempted second-degree assault (two counts), and second-degree strangulation.

The most serious charge, first-degree sexual abuse,⁢ carries‌ a potential sentence of five to 25 years in prison if convicted.

Defense Response

Cary London, ⁢Pitt’s attorney, told the press that his client intends to defend himself vigorously in court. He also questioned the credibility ‍of the accusations.

“Unluckily, we live ⁤in a world where someone like Mr.‌ Pitt – a ​accomplished professional who would never contemplate⁤ these crimes – can be arrested by the non-corroborated word of an unbalanced person,” London said.

He ⁤added, “We hope to demonstrate his innocence through the evidence and not ⁤through the​ media.”

The defense also noted that the accusations surfaced several years after the alleged incidents, during a time when both parties were in a consensual relationship. London characterized the case as an “unfounded claim.”

Pitt’s Career Highlights

Pitt gained early recognition for his role⁢ as ⁣Henry Parker in the television series “Dawson’s Creek.”‍ He later solidified his acting‌ career with roles in films such as “The ⁢Dreamers” and “Funny Games.”

However, his portrayal of gangster Jimmy Darmody in “Boardwalk Empire,” which aired on HBO from 2010 to ⁣2014, brought him widespread acclaim. pitt appeared in the first two seasons of the drama.

past Legal Issues

Pitt has faced legal issues in the past. In 2022, he was arrested for allegedly assaulting a man and stealing his phone.

Two months later, he was⁤ hospitalized after⁢ reportedly throwing objects from a⁣ building and was deemed “emotionally disturbed.”

Current‍ Status

Following his recent arrest, Pitt was released on ‌bail and is⁤ scheduled to appear in court ‌again on June ⁣17.

Pitt ​recently appeared in the thriller “Reptile,” ‍which premiered‍ on⁤ Netflix, and the drama “Day ​of the Fight,”‍ based ⁢on real events. His next announced project is the crime drama “You can’t Win.”