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Melissa Gilbert Backs Husband Amid Child Abuse Allegations

4/2/2026

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Melissa Gilbert, the actress, supports her husband Timothy Busfield after his arrest on child sexual abuse allegations.
Timothy Busfield, 68, the actor, is indicted on four counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor tied to two child actors on the set of Fox's The Cleaning Lady, with trial in May 2027.
Busfield maintains his innocence, stating the accusations are false.
Gilbert has written letters of support and emphasized commitment.

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Story summary

Melissa Gilbert, the actress, supports her husband Timothy Busfield after his arrest on child sexual abuse allegations.
Timothy Busfield, 68, the actor, is indicted on four counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor tied to two child actors on the set of Fox's The Cleaning Lady, with trial in May 2027.
Busfield maintains his innocence, stating the accusations are false.
Gilbert has written letters of support and emphasized commitment.