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Michael Pitt Faces Nine Sexual Abuse Charges

5/9/2025

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Actor Michael Pitt, famed for his performances in "Boardwalk Empire" and "Dawson's Creek," is embroiled in a serious legal battle, facing nine charges of sexual abuse and assault linked to incidents in Brooklyn from April 2020 to August 2021. The 44-year-old has denied the allegations and secured his release on $100,000 bail, awaiting a court appearance on June 17.

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Actor Michael Pitt, famed for his performances in "Boardwalk Empire" and "Dawson's Creek," is embroiled in a serious legal battle, facing nine charges of sexual abuse and assault linked to incidents in Brooklyn from April 2020 to August 2021. The 44-year-old has denied the allegations and secured his release on $100,000 bail, awaiting a court appearance on June 17.