Timothy Busfield's Lawyer Speaks Before Melissa Gilbert ABC Interviews
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Key Points:
- Timothy Busfield's lead attorney, Larry Stein, accused the parents of the child actors involved in the sex abuse allegations against Busfield of being criminals with serious past offenses, including fraud and theft.
- The parents of the twin boys, Angele Lasalle and Ronald Rodis, are on the prosecution's witness list, alongside others alleging sexual abuse or harassment by Busfield over the years.
- Busfield was charged on January 9 with criminal sexual contact with a minor and child abuse related to incidents on the set of The Cleaning Lady, where he directed multiple episodes.
- After being held without bond, Busfield was released on January 20 with conditions including no unsupervised contact with minors or communication with alleged victims and witnesses.
- Busfield's wife, Melissa Gilbert, described the situation as deeply traumatic, stating that Busfield's career is effectively over despite the charges and ongoing legal process.
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