Melissa Gilbert leaves NYC apartment amid husband Timothy Busfield child sex abuse case
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Key Points:
- Melissa Gilbert is moving out of her Upper West Side apartment in New York City after eight years and relocating full-time to her and husband Timothy Busfield’s upstate New York home, which was raided by federal agents earlier this year.
- Gilbert’s move comes amid her husband Busfield’s ongoing legal battle, as he faces child sex abuse charges related to allegations of inappropriate contact with 7-year-old twins while working on a TV show in 2022.
- Busfield, who denies the charges, was arrested in January 2024 and formally charged in February; his trial is scheduled for May 2027.
- Gilbert has publicly supported Busfield, revealing she was aware of previous sexual assault allegations against him before their 2013 marriage and stating she has heard his side of the story.
- The couple’s upstate home was raided by heavily armed federal agents shortly after Busfield’s arrest, and Gilbert indicated the move is a temporary but necessary change during this difficult time.
