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Irish Daily Mirror
14-05-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
Aspiring jockey dies at racing yard as he becomes 3rd tragedy there in 4 years
The body of an aspiring jockey has been found at a famous racing yard, in what is the third tragedy there in the space of just four years. Stable lad Billy Moffat was found dead in his room at the Warren Greatrex stables on May 10. Horrified colleagues discovered Moffat, 21, when he was absent from work. He had been training horses for Greatrex for the best part of a year before his death. He becomes the third person who is connected to the stables to die in four years. Staff member Michael Pitt was found dead, aged 19, at a petrol station after taking his life in July 2021. While David Thompson, 25, was a missing person before his body was discovered in February 2022. The racing community is reeling from this latest sorrow. Warren, a trainer at Greatrex, expressed profound grief when he said: "He was a great member of the team with a great sense of humour." Jockey Jack Wilmot also expressed his shock, saying: "Billy, words can't describe the way I'm feeling. I'm absolutely heartbroken, I'll love you forever mate and will always carry you with me whatever I do. "Please, please, if you're struggling with something, please talk to someone. Love you mate. Gone far too soon." SJD Racing joined the chorus of condolences with a statement that said: "So sad to hear of the passing of Billy Moffatt. Gone far too soon. "We had the pleasure of helping him in his career as he wanted to learn to jump. Our thoughts are with his family. Please check in on your friends." Over £10,000 has been fundraised through a GoFundMe campaign to support bringing Moffat home from Berkshire to the North East and financing funeral expenses. James Moffat shared: "I've been asked to set up a go fund me to help get our boy and all his belongings back home to the North East and help towards his funeral. "It's not something we would even think of doing as a family but his mam has asked rather than flowers, a small donation no matter how much would be greatly appreciated towards helping cover all the costs to get him home and buried, the target is just a number set, anything at all will help, thanks for reading." Back in 2022, Greatrex released a statement about the death of Thompson, following the passing of Pitt the year before. He said: "He didn't ride out but he loved his horses. We heard on Saturday morning that he had died and it was really hard to take, especially in the circumstances that we lost Michael Pitt last summer who was another person that was the life and soul of the yard and was a great part of the team. "With neither lad you would ever imagine this would happen. There was no real signs. David's childhood had been a bit broken and he hit low at times but in the yard you would never see any signs of that. "We are a big family here and to lose a member of the team is not easy to take. Everyone does get on well here from the top down but it has been very tough but we will get through it."
Epoch Times
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Epoch Times
Actor Michael Pitt Charged With Sex Abuse, Assault
Michael Pitt, best known for his role on the HBO series 'Boardwalk Empire,' is facing a number of sexual abuse charges. The 44-year-old actor was According to court records, the actor was The alleged incidents occurred between April 2020 and August 2021, with Pitt pleading not guilty to all charges. Bail has been set at $15,000, and his next court appearance is Pitt's lawyer, Cary London, said he already had exonerating evidence and expected the case to be dismissed. '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,' London told The Epoch Times in an email. 'We look forward to proving his innocence through the evidence and not thru the media.' He added, '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.' The Brooklyn District Attorney's Office indictment, obtained by The Epoch Times, details each incident with the victim's name redacted. It is unclear from the documents alone whether there is a sole victim involved or if there are multiple individuals accusing Pitt of the crimes, or the nature of their relationship with him. Related Stories 5/5/2025 5/2/2025 According to the indictment, Pitt is accused of inappropriately touching 'by means of forcible compulsion' on or between April 19 and 20, 2020. He is also accused of engaging in a sexual act by means of forcible compulsion and attempting to cause injury with a dangerous instrument or deadly weapon in August that same year. The indictment also alleges Pitt attacked an individual with a cinder block twice in June 2021 and choked them in August 2021. With 50 acting In 2011 and 2012, he was recognized for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series by the Screen Actors Guild for 'Boardwalk Empire.'
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Boardwalk Empire' Star Michael Pitt Arrested on Sexual Abuse Charges
Michael Pitt, an actor known for roles in 'Boardwalk Empire' and 'Dawson's Creek,' has been arrested in New York City on charges of alleged sexual abuse. According to the indictment and court records obtained by Variety, Pitt was arrested and arraigned at Kings Supreme Criminal Court in Brooklyn on May 2 over four separate alleged incidents between April 2020 and August 2021. He was charged with two counts of first-degree sexual abuse, counts of a criminal sexual act in the first and third degree, two counts of second-degree assault, two counts of attempted assault and one count of strangulation in the second degree. He pleaded not guilty to all charges, and according to TMZ, posted bail and was released from custody. His next court appearance is set for June 17. More from Variety Dabney Coleman, '9 to 5' Star and 'Boardwalk Empire' Actor, Dies at 92 'Day of the Fight' Review: Another Broken-Down Boxer Travels the Comeback Trail Jack Huston's Directorial Debut 'Day of the Fight' to Open Mill Valley Film Festival (EXCLUSIVE) The New York Post, which first broke the news of Pitt's arrest, reported that the charges stem from an ex-girlfriend. The indictment alleges that, between April 2020 and August 2021, Pitt subjected her to sexual contact by means of forcible compulsion, engaged in oral sex with her without consent, attacked her with a four-by-four piece of wood and cinderblock and 'applied pressure on the throat or neck' causing 'stupor, loss of consciousness or other physical injury.' Jason Goldman, an attorney for Pitt, told Variety in a statement: '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. In reality, this baseless claim is suspiciously raised some four or five years after the alleged incident, at a time when the two parties were in a completely consensual and voluntary relationship. This case will be dismissed.' Pitt has had a previous run-in with the law, occurring after the alleged sexual abuse. In July 2022, he was arrested and charged with assault and petty larceny after striking another man several times and taking his phone. That September, he was hospitalized after being accused of throwing items at people from a rooftop. The actor has most recently been working in film, starring in three projects in 2023: the thriller 'Asphalt City,' crime drama 'Reptile' and boxing film 'Day of the Fight.' Best of Variety Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week
The Star
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Actor Michael Pitt charged with sex abuse, assault of ex-girlfriend
Michael Pitt is known for his TV roles on Boardwalk Empire and Dawson's Creek. Photo: AP Actor Michael Pitt, known for his TV roles on Boardwalk Empire and Dawson's Creek, is accused of sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend, choking her, and attacking her with a cinder block and a piece of lumber at his New York City home, according to a grand jury indictment. Pitt, 44, whose lawyers denied the allegations, was arrested Friday on nine counts, including first-degree sexual abuse, criminal sexual acts, assault, attempted assault and strangulation. The indictment cites four incidents between April 2020 and August 2021 at Pitt's home in the Bushwick section of Brooklyn. Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez's office declined to comment Wednesday beyond the allegations listed in the indictment. Pitt's lawyer, Jason Goldman, said he already had exonerating evidence and expected the case to be dismissed. "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,' Goldman said in a text message to The Associated Press. He added, "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.' Pitt pleaded not guilty to the charges on Friday and posted US$100,000 bail, Goldman said. He is due back in court in Brooklyn on June 17. The Associated Press does not typically name people who say they have been sexually abused unless they come forward publicly, which the woman in Pitt's case has not done. The indictment alleges Pitt forcibly touched his ex-girlfriend sexually in April 2020. In August 2020, the grand jury alleges Pitt forced oral sex on the woman and assaulted her with a 4-inch-by-4-inch (10-cm-by-10-cm) piece of lumber. The indictment also says Pitt attacked her with a cinder block twice in June 2021 and choked her in August 2021. TMZ reported in 2022 that Pitt was arrested in Brooklyn for allegedly punching a man after taking his phone and, two months later, was brought to a hospital under police escort after a public outburst in New York. Pitt, who grew up in West Orange, New Jersey, played the character Jimmy Darmody for two seasons on HBO's Boardwalk Empire, with the cast led by Steve Buscemi winning Screen Actors Guild Awards in 2011 and 2012 for outstanding performance by an ensemble in a drama series. The show also won a Golden Globe for best drama series in 2011. His first major role came in the 2001 film Hedwig And The Angry Inch . In 2005, he starred in Last Days , director Gus Van Sant's film about a fictional rock star inspired by Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain. He also played Henry Parker in one season of The WB's Dawson's Creek in 1999-2000. – AP
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Actor Michael Pitt charged with sexual abuse and assault of ex-girlfriend
American actor Michael Pitt, best known for his TV roles on Boardwalk Empire and Dawson's Creek, as well as films like Hedwig and the Angry Inch and Funny Games, has been arrested in New York City on charges of sexual abuse. Pitt is accused of sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend, choking her, and attacking her with a cinder block and a piece of lumber at his New York City home, according to a grand jury indictment. Pitt, 44, whose lawyers denied the allegations, was arrested on nine counts, including first-degree sexual abuse, criminal sexual acts, assault, attempted assault and strangulation. The indictment cites four incidents between April 2020 and August 2021 at Pitt's home in the Bushwick section of Brooklyn. Pitt's lawyer, Jason Goldman, said he already had exonerating evidence and expected the case to be dismissed. '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,' said Goldman. He added: '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.' Pitt pleaded not guilty to the charges and posted $100,000 bail. He is due back in court in Brooklyn on 17 June. Pitt, who grew up in West Orange, New Jersey, played the character Jimmy Darmody for two seasons on HBO's Boardwalk Empire, with the cast led by Steve Buscemi winning Screen Actors Guild Awards in 2011 and 2012 for outstanding performance by an ensemble in a drama series. The show also won a Golden Globe for best drama series in 2011. His first major role came in the 2001 film Hedwig and the Angry Inch. In 2005, he starred in Last Days, director Gus Van Sant's film about a fictional rock star inspired by Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain. The actor was most recently seen in the thriller Asphalt City, the crime drama Reptile and the boxing film Day of the Fight.
