Melissa Gilbert has publicly defended her husband, Timothy Busfield, who is facing four counts of criminal sexual contact with a child in New Mexico. The charges relate to incidents on the set of 'The Cleaning Lady,' a Fox TV series that Busfield directed and acted in between 2022 and 2024.
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Melissa Gilbert has publicly defended her husband Timothy Busfield, who faces four counts of criminal sexual contact with a child in New Mexico. The charges stem from incidents on the set of 'The Cleaning Lady' between 2022 and 2024. Gilbert insists she was aware of past allegations against Busfield before their marriage and believes he is innocent.
- Timothy Busfield faces four counts of criminal sexual contact with a child
- Charges stem from incidents on the set of 'The Cleaning Lady' between 2022 and 2024
- Gilbert insists she knew about past allegations before marrying Busfield in 2013
- Two previous allegations of sexual assault against Busfield resurfaced: one from 1994 and another from 2012
Gilbert, known for her role in 'Little House on the Prairie,' spoke out during an interview with George Stephanopoulos on 'Good Morning America.' She insisted she was aware of past allegations against Busfield before their marriage in 2013. Gilbert stated that she had discussed these allegations with Busfield and believed his side of the story.
According to The Guardian, two previous allegations of sexual assault against Busfield have resurfaced due to the publicity surrounding the current case. The first allegation comes from a 17-year-old girl who accused Busfield of sexually assaulting her on the set of the 1994 movie 'Little Big League.' The second allegation stems from 2012, when a 28-year-old woman alleged that Busfield groped her during a date at a Los Angeles movie theater.
Gilbert expressed her unwavering support for Busfield, stating that she trusts him with her children's and grandchildren's lives. She described the allegations as 'the most traumatizing experience of our lives' and suggested that Busfield would face more serious consequences from her if he were guilty. Busfield has pleaded not guilty to the charges and is scheduled to go to trial in May 2027.
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