Michael Pitt Faces Multiple Charges Including Sexual Abuse and Assault

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Arrest and Charges

On May 2, 2025, actor Michael Pitt was arrested and arraigned at the King's Supreme Criminal Court in Brooklyn. He faces multiple charges related to incidents that allegedly occurred between 2020 and 2021. The charges include two counts of first-degree sexual abuse, assault involving injury with a blunt object, and second-degree strangulation.

Details of Alleged Incidents

According to the indictment:

• In April 2020, Pitt allegedly sexually abused an individual through forcible compulsion.

• In August 2020, he was accused of forcing oral sex on an individual and injuring someone with a “four by four” object.

• In June 2021, Pitt allegedly assaulted an individual with a cinderblock.

• In August 2021, he was accused of attempting to strangle someone.

  
  

The indictment does not disclose the identities of those involved, making it unclear whether the accusations stem from one person or multiple individuals.

Legal Proceedings

Pitt pleaded not guilty to all charges and was released pending his next court appearance scheduled for June. His attorney, James Goldman, stated that the allegations are uncorroborated and come from a time when Pitt and the accuser were in a consensual relationship. Goldman expressed confidence that the case would be dismissed, citing the discovery of exonerating evidence.

Background on Michael Pitt

Michael Pitt is best known for his role as Jimmy Darmody in the television series "Boardwalk Empire" and as Mason Verger in "Hannibal." He has also appeared in films such as “The Dreamers,” “Last Days,” and “Ghost in the Shell.”

Previous Legal Issues

Pitt has faced legal troubles in recent years. In July 2022, he was charged with assault and petty larceny for allegedly striking a man and stealing his phone. In September 2022, he was hospitalized after being declared "emotionally disturbed" following reports that he was throwing objects from a rooftop.

The case remains ongoing, with more developments expected as it proceeds through the court system.