'Dawson's Creek' star accused of sex attack, assault at his NYC home
Briefly

Actor Michael Pitt has been indicted on multiple serious charges, including sexual abuse and assault, following allegations made by his ex-girlfriend. The indictment outlines four distinct incidents occurring between April 2020 and August 2021 at Pitt's Brooklyn home, including accusations of forcible sexual acts and physical attacks with objects. Despite these serious allegations, Pitt's legal team has denied the claims, asserting that they have evidence to prove his innocence, and indicating the timing of the allegations as suspicious. Pitt has pleaded not guilty and is currently awaiting the court proceedings.
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.
Read at NBC New York
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