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Timothy Busfield Denies Twin-Actor Allegations in New Mexico Grand Jury
us-news1 month ago

Timothy Busfield Denies Twin-Actor Allegations in New Mexico Grand Jury

Emmy-winning actor-director Timothy Busfield testified for over two hours before a Bernalillo County grand jury in Albuquerque, insisting he did not commit criminal sexual contact with the twin child actors on The Cleaning Lady and that the allegations are false and financially motivated revenge. He acknowledged some physical contact on set but said it was never inappropriate and occurred with many witnesses present. The twins’ mother allegedly sought revenge after their roles were cut. Busfield, who maintains his innocence and has undergone a lie detector test, faces four counts and a trial date in May 2027.

Busfield tells New Mexico grand jury: career over amid four sex-crime charges
crime1 month ago

Busfield tells New Mexico grand jury: career over amid four sex-crime charges

Newly released NM grand jury transcripts show actor Timothy Busfield testifying in his own defense against four counts of criminal sexual contact with a minor, insisting he’s innocent and saying the allegations have effectively ended his career. The prosecutor’s cross-examination was challenged by Busfield, who noted an independent Warner Bros. review found no corroboration. The grand jury issued a true bill on four counts after hearing one witness, without calling other potential witnesses, and Busfield faces a legally contested case stemming from the set of The Cleaning Lady.

Timothy Busfield Says He’s Been ‘Canceled’ Amid Child-Sex‑Abuse Indictment
criminal-justice1 month ago

Timothy Busfield Says He’s Been ‘Canceled’ Amid Child-Sex‑Abuse Indictment

Emmy-winning actor Timothy Busfield testified to a Albuquerque grand jury that he has been canceled and will never work again after being indicted on four counts of criminal sexual contact of a child tied to alleged abuse of two boy actors on The Cleaning Lady; he maintained his innocence and claimed the allegations were for money and revenge by the boys’ parents, while prosecutors noted an internal Warner Bros. review found no substantiation—a judge will decide on a motion to dismiss as a potential trial is eyed for next spring.

Busfield testifies before grand jury, rejects abuse claims as revenge scheme
legal1 month ago

Busfield testifies before grand jury, rejects abuse claims as revenge scheme

Timothy Busfield testified before a 12-member grand jury in Albuquerque regarding four counts of criminal sexual contact of a child related to alleged on-set incidents during The Cleaning Lady production in New Mexico (2022–2024). He denies any improper contact, accusing the boys’ parents of coaching them and fabricating the allegations for revenge after his removal from the show; he says his career is effectively over. The indictment was returned Feb. 5. Busfield’s lawyers have filed a motion to quash, and a trial is set for May 2027. His wife, Melissa Gilbert, continues public-facing work with Modern Prairie and the Little House reboot.

Melissa Gilbert Relocates From NYC as Busfield Faces Child-Sex Abuse Charges
entertainment2 months ago

Melissa Gilbert Relocates From NYC as Busfield Faces Child-Sex Abuse Charges

Melissa Gilbert says goodbye to her Upper West Side one-bedroom and is moving full-time to their upstate New York property as Timothy Busfield faces four counts of criminal sexual contact with a minor; he has pleaded not guilty and a May 2027 trial is planned after a January raid on their Highland Lake home, while Gilbert has publicly supported him and noted she knew of prior allegations before their 2013 marriage.

Melissa Gilbert Moves Upstate Amid Timothy Busfield’s Legal Fight
entertainment2 months ago

Melissa Gilbert Moves Upstate Amid Timothy Busfield’s Legal Fight

Melissa Gilbert announced she’s leaving her eight-year Upper West Side NYC apartment to move upstate full-time, sharing nostalgia for the city’s theaters, soundstages, and neighbors. The move unfolds as her husband Timothy Busfield faces four counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor in New Mexico and seeks to dismiss the grand jury indictment, with Gilbert publicly supporting him and expressing confidence he’ll be exonerated.

Timothy Busfield Indicted on Four Counts of Criminal Sexual Contact With a Minor in New Mexico
crime6 months ago

Timothy Busfield Indicted on Four Counts of Criminal Sexual Contact With a Minor in New Mexico

A Bernalillo County grand jury indicted actor Timothy Busfield on four counts of criminal sexual contact with a minor in New Mexico, tied to alleged on-set incidents involving a boy aged 7–8 on 'The Cleaning Lady'; the case is moving toward trial with the Special Victims Unit prosecuting, and Busfield denies the allegations.

Timothy Busfield Faces Indictment Over Alleged On-Set Abuse in New Mexico
entertainment6 months ago

Timothy Busfield Faces Indictment Over Alleged On-Set Abuse in New Mexico

A New Mexico grand jury indicted actor-director Timothy Busfield on four counts of criminal sexual contact with a child, related to alleged on-set abuse of two boys during the Fox/Warner Bros. series The Cleaning Lady; he denies the allegations and was released on bail as prosecutors move the case toward trial.

Timothy Busfield Indicted on Four Counts in NM Child-Sexual-Contact Case
crime6 months ago

Timothy Busfield Indicted on Four Counts in NM Child-Sexual-Contact Case

Prosecutors in New Mexico have indicted Timothy Busfield on four counts of criminal sexual contact with a minor connected to a child actor on The Cleaning Lady; Busfield denies the charges and says he will fight them in court. The indictment follows a grand jury review of the case and cites medical and psychological records, while the defense points to audio in which the boys say no inappropriate contact occurred. Busfield turned himself in January 13 and was released with restrictions; no trial date has been set.

Melissa Gilbert’s Circle Rallies as Busfield Faces Child-Sex Charges
celebrity6 months ago

Melissa Gilbert’s Circle Rallies as Busfield Faces Child-Sex Charges

Devastated Melissa Gilbert is leaning on longtime friends and former Little House costars after her husband Timothy Busfield surrendered on child-sex charges involving 11-year-old twins from The Cleaning Lady; Busfield denies the allegations and his lawyers released audio they say clears him, but insiders say Gilbert is absolutely shattered as some advise divorce while others remain convinced of his innocence.

Melissa Gilbert resurfaces on Instagram as husband Busfield faces abuse charges
entertainment-and-arts7 months ago

Melissa Gilbert resurfaces on Instagram as husband Busfield faces abuse charges

Melissa Gilbert issued a reflective Instagram note via her Modern Prairie brand as her husband Timothy Busfield faces felony charges for alleged child sex abuse tied to his time on The Cleaning Lady; Busfield surrendered to police in New Mexico in January and was released pending trial. Gilbert had paused her personal social media presence but returned to address the situation, urging rest and gratitude as she focuses on family, with Modern Prairie explicitly distancing itself from the accusations and reaffirming safety and integrity.

Melissa Gilbert Speaks Out as Busfield Arrest Fallout Unfolds
tv-and-movies7 months ago

Melissa Gilbert Speaks Out as Busfield Arrest Fallout Unfolds

Melissa Gilbert publicly addressed the extraordinarily difficult time for her family as husband Timothy Busfield faces arrest on charges of criminal sexual contact of a minor and child abuse connected to twin actors from The Cleaning Lady. Busfield denies the accusations and was released pending trial after a judge considered more than 80 letters of support and a psychosexual evaluation that deemed him very low risk. Gilbert shared a measured note on Modern Prairie about slowing down and staying grounded as they move forward.