Lawyer for Timothy Busfield Comments Ahead of Melissa Gilbert’s ABC Interview
Timothy Busfield’s legal team has responded sharply to allegations made against him, particularly concerning the parents of child actors from “The Cleaning Lady.” Larry Stein, Busfield’s attorney, expressed gratitude for clarifying critical aspects of the case. His remarks followed an interview featuring Melissa Gilbert, Busfield’s wife, on “Good Morning America” with George Stephanopoulos.
Busfield Case and Its Implications
Stein claimed that the parents involved have serious criminal backgrounds. He noted that one had served over three years in prison for defrauding clients of $6 million, while the other was involved in writing bad checks and car theft. This information is critical as it paints a potentially damaging picture of the accusers.
Recent Developments
- On January 9, Timothy Busfield was charged with two counts of criminal sexual contact with a minor related to incidents in New Mexico.
- The charges stem from his work directing several episodes of “The Cleaning Lady,” which aired from 2022 to 2025.
- Busfield voluntarily surrendered to authorities and was initially held without bond.
- On January 20, Busfield was released after a judge denied the prosecution’s request to keep him detained.
- The judge imposed restrictions, including no unsupervised contact with minors or discussions about the case with witnesses.
The ongoing investigation includes numerous alleged victims from various incidents spanning decades. The District Attorney’s office in Bernalillo County, led by Sam Bregman, is asking for testimony from multiple witnesses, including the parents of the child actors.
Future Court Dates
The Busfield case is set for a pre-trial conference on April 22, with a trial date currently scheduled for May 2027. The unfolding events are closely followed by media outlets, including Filmogaz.com, as they reveal more about this complicated and distressing situation.
As Gilbert stated during her interview, the situation has been devastating for their family. She remarked on the profound impact on their lives, stating, “This has been the most traumatizing experience of our lives.” Gilbert emphasized that even if Busfield is exonerated, the accusations will have lasting effects on his reputation.
