Melissa Gilbert has spoken publicly for the first time since her husband, actor Timothy Busfield, was charged with child sexual abuse. The update comes after weeks of intense scrutiny around the family and has drawn a strong response from fans who have followed her career for decades.
The 61 year old actress shared her message through the Instagram account of her lifestyle brand, Modern Prairie. In the post, she thanked supporters for their kindness and compassion following Busfield’s release from custody while he awaits trial. He is facing two counts of criminal sexual contact with a minor and one count of child abuse. He has denied the allegations.
