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07-05-2025
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Actor Michael Pitt arrested on sexual abuse charges
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways "Boardwalk Empire" actor Michael Pitt was arrested and indicted in Brooklyn on Friday on charges of sexual abuse, criminal sex act, assault and strangulation, according to court documents. The actor pleaded not guilty and was released until his next court date in June. Steve Buscemi on his role in the new satirical comedy 'The Death of Stalin' The charges stem from alleged incidents that occurred in 2020 and 2021, according to the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office. The indictment alleges Pitt sexually abused an unnamed individual in April 2020 "by means of forcible compulsion." PHOTO: Michael Pitt seen at 'Day Of The Fight' Special Screening at DGA Theater Complex on December 06, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Eric Charbonneau/KCFEOLA PR via Getty Images) In August 2020, the indictment claims he allegedly forced oral sex on an individual. The indictment claims Pitt allegedly injured an individual with "a four by four" that same month. In June 2021, the indictment claims Pitt allegedly assaulted an individual with a cinderblock. In August 2021, the indictment claims he allegedly tried to strangle someone. Individual identities are redacted in the indictment, so it is unclear if one or more persons is making allegations against Pitt. In a statement to ABC News on Wednesday, Pitt's attorney James Goldman said, "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 unreliable individual. In reality, this baseless claim is suspiciously raised some four or five years after the alleged incident, from a time when the two parties were in a completely consensual relationship. We have already uncovered exonerating evidence and this case will be dismissed." Pitt is best known for his role as Jimmy Darmody in the hit Atlantic City-based period crime drama "Boardwalk Empire." Haley Joel Osment arrested at California ski resort for alleged public intoxication In his role, Pitt starred opposite Steve Buscemi as an up-and-coming gangster in the underground crime world portrayed in the show. Pitt, who also appeared in "Dawson's Creek" earlier in his career, has taken on several television roles since the end of "Boardwalk Empire," appearing in several episodes the NBC show "Hannibal." He's also starred in film roles such "The Dreamers" and "Last Days." Actor Michael Pitt arrested on sexual abuse charges originally appeared on
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
Actor Michael Pitt arrested on sexual abuse charges
"Boardwalk Empire" actor Michael Pitt was arrested and indicted in Brooklyn on Friday on charges of sexual abuse, criminal sex act, assault and strangulation, according to court documents. The actor pleaded not guilty and was released until his next court date in June. The charges stem from alleged incidents that occurred in 2020 and 2021, according to the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office. The indictment alleges Pitt sexually abused an unnamed individual in April 2020 "by means of forcible compulsion." In August 2020, the indictment claims he allegedly forced oral sex on an individual The indictment claims Pitt allegedly injured an individual with "a four by four" that same month. In June 2021, the indictment claims Pitt allegedly assaulted an individual with a cinderblock. In August 2021, the indictment claims he allegedly tried to strangle someone. Individual identities are redacted in the indictment, so it is unclear if one or more persons is making allegations against Pitt. In a statement to ABC News on Wednesday, Pitt's attorney James Goldman said, "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 unreliable individual. In reality, this baseless claim is suspiciously raised some four or five years after the alleged incident, from a time when the two parties were in a completely consensual relationship. We have already uncovered exonerating evidence and this case will be dismissed." Pitt is best known for his role as Jimmy Darmody in the hit Atlantic City-based period crime drama "Boardwalk Empire." In his role, Pitt starred opposite Steve Buscemi as an up-and-coming gangster in the underground crime world portrayed in the show. Pitt, who also appeared in "Dawson's Creek" earlier in his career, has taken on several television roles since the end of "Boardwalk Empire," appearing in several episodes the NBC show "Hannibal." He's also starred in film roles such "The Dreamers" and "Last Days."
CBS News
05-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Philadelphia artists create personalized sneakers and gear for Eagles fans and players ahead of Super Bowl
As the Philadelphia Eagles prepare for the Super Bowl, fans are turning to local artists for custom sneakers and jerseys to show their team spirit. Atlantic City-based sneaker artist Jelishka Maldonado has been working around the clock, airbrushing one-of-a-kind footwear for Eagles lovers eager to stand out. "The craze is individuality," Maldonado said. "Everybody wants to be different. Everybody wants to be seen. And they want to stand out." That demand isn't just coming from fans — players are joining in, too. Maldonado has designed five pairs of cleats this season for Eagles cornerback Isaiah Rodgers. On Sunday, Rodgers is expected to take the field in a Flintstones-inspired pair featuring the phrases "Let's Hunt" and "Yabba Dabba Doo." Eagles fans are spending hundreds of dollars on custom kicks, often requesting designs that pay tribute to their favorite players. "A local guy, he wants Saquon's number on them," Maldonado said. The trend extends beyond sneakers. Philadelphia-based artist Nelly Jabbarnia has seen a surge in orders for custom jerseys, including a hand-painted design of Saquon Barkley's backward hurdle. "I wanted to wear something sick for the last game," Jabbarnia said. "And it was a hit!" After posting the design on Instagram, Jabbarnia received 20 requests overnight. "I'm trying to crank out as many as I can," she said. "So I'm doing A.J. Brown, Saquon, Hurts. They want custom stuff." As the Eagles take the field for the Super Bowl, fans will be cheering in style, decked out in fly fits to match the moment. "It's definitely a memory," Maldonado said. @LeeksSneakss_, while Jabbarina shares her hand-painted jerseys at @CustomsByNell.
