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Melissa Gilbert Returns to Modern Prairie as Timothy Busfield Case Proceeds

She says returning to work helps her stay grounded during her husband's legal fight.

Overview

  • Gilbert announced in a company video that she is resuming duties as Modern Prairie's chief creative officer after stepping away to focus on her family.
  • Her message thanked the brand's community for support and stressed that her dedication to her family continues.
  • A New Mexico grand jury indicted Timothy Busfield on Feb. 6 on four counts of criminal sexual contact with a child connected to The Cleaning Lady set, according to court records.
  • Prosecutors cite disclosures from twin child actors and clinical and therapy records, while Busfield denies the allegations and his attorney calls the case fundamentally unsound.
  • Busfield surrendered on Jan. 13, was released on Jan. 20 under court-ordered conditions, remains out pending trial, and has an arraignment scheduled for March 10.