Timothy Busfield’s wife Melissa Gilbert breaks silence amid husband’s child sex abuse charges
Yahoo News Canada • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Timothy Busfield, known for roles in The West Wing and Field of Dreams, was charged with alleged child sexual abuse involving two juvenile actors from the Fox series The Cleaning Lady, leading to his arrest in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
- Busfield denies the allegations, calling them "all lies" in a video statement before surrendering to police, and plans to fight the charges with legal support.
- The abuse allegations reportedly occurred between November 2022 and spring 2024, with investigations initiated after a hospital doctor reported concerns and Warner Bros. conducted an independent inquiry that found no supporting evidence.
- Melissa Gilbert, Busfield's wife, is publicly supporting him and has asked for privacy as the legal process unfolds, refraining from public comments per legal
