Melissa Gilbert defends Timothy Busfield in first interview since his child sex abuse charges
New York Post • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Melissa Gilbert described her life with husband Timothy Busfield as "done" following his indictment on child sex abuse charges, calling the experience "the most traumatizing" of their lives.
- Busfield, 68, was arrested in January and indicted on four counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor under 13 related to alleged incidents in 2022 and 2023; he has pleaded not guilty and faces trial in May 2027.
- Gilbert vehemently defended Busfield, insisting he is "the last person in the world who would hurt a child" and expressed grief over the loss of their shared plans and future.
- Busfield was released under strict court conditions, including no contact with alleged victims or minors and prohibitions on weapons and substance use, while his attorney criticized the prosecution’s case as fundamentally flawed.
- Gilbert has publicly supported her husband throughout the legal proceedings, including writing a heartfelt letter to the judge and showing emotional distress during court appearances.
