Summary
Actor Timothy Busfield is released from jail while awaiting trial for alleged sex abuse charges involving two boys on a TV series set he directed. The judge allowed his release without bail, provided he appears in future court dates. Busfield denies the accusations, and his defense team presented a polygraph test and character testimonials to support his case.
Key Facts
- Timothy Busfield is accused of sexually abusing two boys on the set of the TV series "The Cleaning Lady."
- A judge in New Mexico ordered his release from jail on his own recognisance, which means he doesn't have to pay bail but must attend future court dates.
- Busfield denies the accusations and claims he took and passed a polygraph test related to the allegations.
- Prosecutors argued for his detention, citing a "pattern" of inappropriate behavior on set.
- The actor's wife, Melissa Gilbert, was present in court and became emotional during the ruling.
- The defense presented 70 letters vouching for Busfield's character and argued that the allegations were "manufactured."
- Busfield was ordered to avoid contact with any of the witnesses and minor children involved in the case.
- He is charged with criminal sexual contact of a minor and child abuse related to incidents alleged to have occurred on the TV series set.
