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Melissa Gilbert Thanks Supporters in First Public Message on Timothy Busfield Case

She posted through her Modern Prairie account to thank supporters during her husband's court case in New Mexico.

Overview

  • On Jan. 26, Gilbert called this an "extraordinarily difficult time" and said she will ease back into public activity.
  • Busfield is charged in New Mexico with two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and one count of child abuse tied to work on The Cleaning Lady.
  • He surrendered on Jan. 13 and was released on Jan. 20 under conditions that include no contact with minors or the alleged victims and restrictions on substances and weapons.
  • Prosecutors have disclosed an additional uncharged allegation from a Sacramento audition, and Busfield has publicly denied all accusations.
  • Gilbert filed a support letter among dozens submitted to the court, as his agency dropped him and some screen appearances were pulled or edited.