Michael Pitt, Celebrity Privilege, and the Violence the Justice System Excuses
Michael Pitt once captivated audiences with his dark, brooding performances in Boardwalk Empire and Murder by Numbers. Today, he’s no longer being praised for playing killers—he’s being charged as one in real life. And while the allegations against him are grotesque, the response from the justice system is all too familiar: downplay, deflect, and defer accountability—especially when the accused is…
