US Edition‘GMA’: Melissa Gilbert Fiercely Defends Timothy Busfield Through Tears
Gilbert said the allegations have destroyed their lives and defended Busfield as he faces four counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor.
- On Monday, Little House actress Melissa Gilbert appeared on Good Morning America to discuss her husband Timothy Busfield's arrest, calling the legal proceedings "the most traumatizing experience of our lives."
- Busfield was indicted Feb 6 on four counts of criminal sexual contact with a minor under 13, stemming from allegations involving child actors on the Fox drama The Cleaning Lady.
- Gilbert stated she is "100% confident he will be exonerated," while Busfield maintained his innocence in a Jan statement, declaring he would fight allegations with a "great team."
- Since the Jan arrest, multiple women have reported past misconduct by the actor, with allegations dating back to the 1990s involving former interns and actors on various film sets.
- A New Mexico court has scheduled the trial for May 2027, with Busfield remaining free while awaiting proceedings on the criminal sexual contact charges.
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Melissa Gilbert Believes Timothy Busfield Will Be Exonerated
In her first sit-down interview since her husband, Timothy Busfield, was charged with child sexual abuse, Melissa Gilbert said she is ‘100 percent confident’ he will be exonerated, though she is ‘prepared for all scenarios.’
Melissa Gilbert pushes back on ‘untruth’ as husband faces child sex abuse charges
Melissa Gilbert publicly addressed long-circulating allegations involving her husband, Timothy Busfield, as he faces fresh child sex abuse charges.In the criminal complaint against the "West Wing" actor, two separate allegations from Busfield's past were mentioned. Busfield was accused by two women of sexual assault stemming from incidents in 1994 and 2012. Gilbert insisted she knew "the truth" of what happened when she married Busfield in 2013.…
Melissa Gilbert Admits Being Prepared for 'All Scenarios' After Disgraced Husband Timothy Busfield's Child Sex Abuse Arrest — But Is '100 Percent Confident He Will Be Exonerated'
Melissa Gilbert defends Timothy Busfield and says she's ready for any outcome but remains confident he will be exonerated.
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