Apr 6, 2026 5:03am PT

Melissa Gilbert Holds Back Tears While Defending Husband Timothy Busfield Against Child Sex Abuse Charges: ‘I Trust Him With My Children’s Lives’

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Melissa Gilbert spoke out for the first time about her husband Timothy Busfield‘s recent arrest on charges of child sexual contact. The April 6 “Good Morning America” episode aired Monday morning, with Gilbert getting emotional during her chat with George Stephanopoulos.

Gilbert, best known for her work as a child star on “Little House on the Prairie,” said that she completely believes that Busfield is innocent. The most recent allegation came while Busfield, best known for his acting work, including a role on “The West Wing,” was directing the television show “The Cleaning Lady” in Albuquerque, when he was accused of inappropriately touching a child actor on set.

Melissa Gilbert Holds Back Tears While Defending Husband Timothy Busfield Against Child Sex Abuse Charges: 'I Trust Him With My Children's Lives'