• Michael Pitt arrested on charges of sexual abuse and assault.
• Allegations involve multiple incidents from 2020 to 2021.
• Pitt pleaded not guilty and posted $100,000 bail.
• His attorney claims the allegations are baseless and uncorroborated.
• Pitt is scheduled to return to court on June 17.

Michael Pitt, the actor known for his roles in “Boardwalk Empire” and “Dawson’s Creek,” was arrested in Brooklyn on Friday and faces serious charges of sexual abuse and assault. According to a grand jury indictment, Pitt is accused of sexual assaulting his then-girlfriend, causing injuries, and choking her over four incidents that occurred between April 2020 and August 2021 at his home, as reported by HuffPost, Newsweek, Los Angeles Times, and CBS News.

Charges against Pitt include two counts of first-degree sexual abuse, two counts of second-degree assault, attempted second-degree assault, and both first and second-degree criminal sexual acts. His attorney, Jason Goldman, claims these allegations stem from a purportedly unreliable individual and stated that they “are suspiciously raised” several years after the events, indicating the couple had a consensual relationship during that time. Goldman expressed confidence that the case would eventually be dismissed, as mentioned by HuffPost and Los Angeles Times.

The indictment details specific incidents where Pitt allegedly attacked his ex-girlfriend: in April 2020, he reportedly forcibly touched her; in August 2020, he is accused of assaulting her with a piece of lumber and for forcing oral sex; and more serious allegations include attacks using a cinder block and strangulation in June and August 2021. The allegations have led to significant public scrutiny and legal challenges for Pitt, as reported by Newsweek and CBS News.

Pitt was released after posting $100,000 bail and has pleaded not guilty to all charges. His next court appearance is scheduled for June 17, where further proceedings will commence, as noted in multiple reports from HuffPost, Los Angeles Times, Newsweek, and CBS News.