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Timothy Busfield sexual misconduct allegations mount as wife Melissa Gilbert expresses support

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Ramon Antonio VargasJanuary 16, 2026 at 06:51 PM
Timothy Busfield sexual misconduct allegations mount as wife Melissa Gilbert expresses support
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Timothy Busfield faces mounting allegations of sexual misconduct and child abuse. He was ordered to be held without bond in New Mexico on charges related to on-set incidents involving two 11-year-old boys during the filming of "The Cleaning Lady," where he allegedly touched them inappropriately. Busfield denies the charges, claiming they are lies. His wife, Melissa Gilbert, has publicly expressed her support while requesting privacy. Simultaneously, a new accusation surfaced in Sacramento, alleging Busfield sexually abused a girl during an audition at the B Street Theatre, which he co-founded, years ago. A hearing is tentatively scheduled for January 20th.

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Key Player Opposition Context
TMZ 30% KCRA 30% Sacramento 40% B Street Theatre ×240% The Cleaning Lady ×250% New Mexico ×260% Albuquerque ×360% Melissa Gilbert ×370% Timothy Busfield ×1090%

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sexual misconduct 80% child abuse 70% allegations 60% melissa gilbert 50% timothy busfield 50% child abuse charges 40%

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Very Negative
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Center-Left (-0.40)
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90%

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