Melissa Gilbert Defends Timothy Busfield From Child Sex Abuse Charges
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Melissa Gilbert publicly addressed her husband Timothy Busfield's recent arrest on child sexual contact charges during an emotional interview on "Good Morning America."
- Busfield was indicted on four counts of criminal sexual contact of a child related to alleged incidents on the set of "The Cleaning Lady" in Albuquerque, but he maintains his innocence and is free pending trial.
- Gilbert strongly defends Busfield, emphasizing her deep knowledge of his character and expressing unwavering trust in him despite the allegations.
- She revealed that the accusations have profoundly affected their lives, ending their previous plans and projects, and acknowledged that even if exonerated, Busfield's reputation will be permanently impacted.
- Gilbert firmly stated that if she believed Busfield had harmed a child, she would take serious action beyond legal consequences.
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