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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 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 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.
Melissa Gilbert issued a statement via Modern Prairie amid her husband Timothy Busfield’s charges of two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and one count of child abuse, saying it’s an extraordinarily difficult time and thanking supporters as she steps back to focus on family and await further updates; Gilbert had previously asked for privacy during the legal process, while Busfield—known for roles like The West Wing and Field of Dreams—awaits trial after being released from a Albuquerque jail on Jan. 20 for alleged on-set misconduct involving a 7-year-old boy who acted on The Cleaning Lady.
Melissa Gilbert posted a supportive message on Modern Prairie’s Instagram as her husband Timothy Busfield faces multiple charges for alleged sexual abuse of minors, including an arrest and release on bail while the case proceeds. Gilbert emphasizes gratitude and stepping back to care for family during this extraordinarily difficult time, as Busfield’s legal, professional, and public reputation issues unfold.
Melissa Gilbert publicly addresses her husband Timothy Busfield’s charges of two counts of criminal sexual contact with a minor and child abuse tied to The Cleaning Lady’s New Mexico set, thanking supporters in a Modern Prairie Instagram post and saying they’re navigating an extraordinarily difficult time, prioritizing rest and stepping back to regroup.
Timothy Busfield was granted pre-trial release with conditions while facing two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and a count of child abuse tied to an incident on The Cleaning Lady in Albuquerque. Melissa Gilbert cried in court and had penned a letter to the judge expressing support and asking for her husband’s safety. The judge cited a lack of a clear pattern of offenses involving minors and imposed conditions including no firearms, no alcohol or illegal drugs, no contact with the alleged victims or their families, and supervision by Pretrial Services in New Mexico, with Busfield required to appear at future court dates and notify his address.
Actress Melissa Gilbert is among potential witnesses at a New Mexico detention hearing for her husband, actor Timothy Busfield, in a sex abuse case.
Emmy-winning actor Timothy Busfield surrendered to authorities on two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and one count of child abuse linked to two twin brothers on the Albuquerque set of The Cleaning Lady. In court filings, he described his sex life to argue he isn’t a threat, while prosecutors allege grooming and seek to keep him jailed pretrial; the defense cites a psychosexual evaluation deeming him very low risk. His wife Melissa Gilbert provided supportive letters, and Busfield appeared in court by video as the case proceeds.
Emmy-winning actor Timothy Busfield surrendered on charges of two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and one count of child abuse for alleged misconduct with twin brothers on the Albuquerque set of The Cleaning Lady. In Friday court filings, he described a healthy marriage to Melissa Gilbert and disclosed intimate details of his sex life (including occasional masturbation in the shower and a dislike of pornography), as a psychosexual evaluation reportedly deemed him a 'very low' risk to offend and his defense seeks release; prosecutors argue for continued pretrial detention amid allegations of grooming and past misconduct, with letters of support from Gilbert and others submitted on his behalf.
Melissa Gilbert’s son Michael Boxleitner wrote a character letter praising his stepfather, Tim Busfield, calling him his hero and saying he has stepped up as a father for 15 years; Busfield, 68, is facing charges in New Mexico including two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and one count of child abuse tied to incidents on The Cleaning Lady in 2022. Gilbert and other family members also submitted letters of support in a Jan. 17 court filing, with Michael noting Busfield’s positive influence on his life and urging the judge to take care of him.
Emmy‑winning actor Timothy Busfield turned himself in to Albuquerque police on two counts of criminal sexual contact with a minor and one count of child abuse, tied to two 11-year-old twins who worked with him on The Cleaning Lady; he was ordered held without bond as prosecutors seek to keep him jailed until trial, while his wife Melissa Gilbert publicly supports him and requests privacy amid a wave of past allegations.
Timothy Busfield surrendered to Albuquerque police after a New Mexico arrest warrant charged him with touching two juvenile actors during his work on The Cleaning Lady, with alleged abuse dating from 2022 to 2024. His wife Melissa Gilbert issued a statement saying she stands with him and asks for privacy as the legal process unfolds, while Busfield released a video insisting his innocence before surrendering. Warner Bros. conducted an independent investigation that reportedly found no corroborating evidence, and NBC pulled a SVU episode tied to him as the case develops.
Timothy Busfield is charged with two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and one count of child abuse. His wife, Melissa Gilbert, deactivated her Instagram amid the allegations and was reportedly on speakerphone during a police interview on November 3, 2025. A warrant alleges Busfield described a relationship with the alleged victims and their parents outside of work; Gilbert later spoke out about child exploitation on set. Busfield has prior sexual assault allegations dating back to 1994.
Melissa Gilbert and Melissa Sue Anderson, co-stars from Little House on the Prairie, recently reunited after four decades, sharing heartfelt moments and reminiscing about their past, despite previous reports of a chilly relationship.