Boardwalk Empire actor Michael Pitt found himself in hot water when authorities arrested him and slapped him with multiple sex crimes and assault charges dating back to 2020 and 2021.
The Brooklyn, New York charges against Pitt span four separate alleged incidents and include:
- Two counts of sexual abuse in the first degree
- One count of a criminal sexual act in the first degree
- One count of a criminal sexual act in the third degree
- Two counts of assault in the second degree
- Two counts of attempted assault in the second degree
- One count of strangulation in the second degree
According to court documents, Pitt entered not guilty pleas to all charges and was released after posting $15,000 bail.
The Brooklyn DA’s indictment claims Pitt allegedly used a cinderblock during one of the reported assaults in June 2021. The documents also state Pitt allegedly strangled someone in August of that year.
The charging documents don’t specify how many alleged victims are involved or their connections to Pitt.
TMZ broke the news of Pitt’s arrest first. When asked, the Brooklyn DA’s Office declined to comment on the indictment.
“Unfortunately, we live in a world where somebody like Mr. Pitt — an accomplished professional who would never so much as contemplate these crimes — can be arrested on the uncorroborated word of an unhinged individual,” Pitt’s attorney, Cary London, said in a statement. “We look forward to proving his innocence through the evidence and not thru the media.”
Pitt, who has gone through two divorces, is best known for his role in HBO’s Boardwalk Empire, which ran for five seasons starting in 2010. He also played Henry Parker in The WB’s popular teen drama Dawson’s Creek during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Pitt’s next court appearance in Brooklyn is scheduled for June 17.
LINK LOVE
HOT DEALS
- Save $60 on the YETI M15 Tote Soft Cooler! The newest member of the YETI® Hopper® Soft Cooler family is here with the tough-as-nails Hopper® M15. Made with durable MagShield Access, the extra-wide mouth top stays open when needed, making it easier than ever to load and unload food and drink for weekend excursions. Equipped with a strip of durable and powerful ultra-strong magnets, the top seals tight and locks cold in, while the Quick-Release Buckles add an extra layer of protection. [YETI]
- Save 15% on Harry’s Men’s 2 in 1 Shampoo and Conditioner for all hair types! Harry’s 2 in 1 shampoo and conditioner for men is a gentle yet effective shampoo and hydrating conditioner that leaves hair feeling soft, never dry. [Amazon]
- Save $60 on the Shark FlexStyle® Air Styling & Drying System. With Shark FlexStyle®, you can easily transform between a powerful, fast, no-heat-damage hair dryer, and an ultra-versatile multi-styler. [Shark]
- Save $50 on Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds featuring noise cancelling, heart rate monitor, ipx4, up to 45h battery & charging case, and they work with Apple & Android. [Amazon]
- Save $1000 on the Apple – 11-inch iPad Air M3 chip Built for Apple Intelligence Wi-Fi 128GB! [Best Buy]
- Save $5 on Banana Boat Light As Air Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 Twin Pack. SPF 50 sunscreen lotion absorbs excess oil and moisture, allowing skin to breathe. [Amazon]
- Get 77% off NordVPN’s 2-year plan + 3 extra months, from $11.59 $3.09/month! Start using NordVPN with just a few clicks: get a plan, sign up, and tap the Quick Connect button to pick the best server for your network conditions. [NordVPN]
- A Roku 65-inch TV for under $300 — onn. 65” Class 4K UHD (2160P) LED Roku Smart Television HDR. Roku Smart TV – wirelessly stream 500,000+ movies and TV episodes available across thousands of free or paid channels, conveniently presented through your own customizable home screen. [Target]
Like most websites, Socialite Life uses affiliate links where available, which means we earn a little commission if you click through and buy something. Also, as Amazon Influencers, we earn from qualifying purchases. Savings shown are those from the date and time of this article’s publication.
