dailyloe.com – Actress Melissa Gilbert has publicly defended her husband, actor Timothy Busfield, in an exclusive interview with ABC News. The interview with George Stephanopoulos is set to air in full on Monday, April 6, 2026. This marks her first televised comments since Busfield’s arrest in January.
Gilbert described the ongoing legal situation as ‘hell’ for the couple. She stated it has been the most traumatizing experience of their lives. Their life as they knew it is now over, according to her emotional remarks.
Timothy Busfield faces four felony charges of criminal sexual contact with minors. The 68-year-old actor has pleaded not guilty to all counts. A representative for Gilbert said she wanted to clarify the facts of the case.
The representative cited concerns over distraction and selective information. Gilbert and Busfield’s lawyer, Larry Stein, chose to speak with Stephanopoulos. They felt key facts had been lost in the media coverage.
Melissa Gilbert, 61, is best known for her role on ‘Little House on the Prairie’. Timothy Busfield is known for roles in ‘thirtysomething’ and ‘The West Wing’. The couple has been married since 2013.
The full interview will air on ‘Good Morning America’ on April 6. PEOPLE magazine obtained an exclusive preview of the conversation. The case continues to proceed through the legal system.[]
Source: People.com
