Melissa Gilbert Tells 'GMA' That Timothy Busfield Will Be Exonerated
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Key Points:
- Melissa Gilbert expressed full confidence in her husband Timothy Busfield's innocence amid charges of criminal sexual contact with a minor, describing the experience as deeply traumatic for their family.
- Busfield, who pleaded not guilty to all four counts, faces allegations related to incidents on the set of the TV series The Cleaning Lady in New Mexico.
- Gilbert acknowledged past allegations against Busfield from 1994 and 2012, stating she was aware of them before their relationship and has heard his side of the story, which he plans to share publicly in due time.
- Busfield’s attorney claimed the accusations stem from disgruntled parents of the twin child actors who blamed Busfield for their sons being recast and sought revenge; initial therapy interviews reportedly showed the boys denied inappropriate contact.
- The prosecution maintains the case is supported by a neutral grand jury indictment and ethical legal standards, emphasizing that the alleged abuse was first reported by a therapist rather than the parents.
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