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Actress Melissa Gilbert says husband Timothy Busfield 'will be exonerated'

Headline from ABC 7 San Francisco, on the newest of 3 developments

Timothy Busfield is facing allegations of inappropriately touching a minor. His wife, Melissa Gilbert, spoke out on "Good Morning America."

ABC 7 San Francisco's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Developments in this update

3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Melissa Gilbert calls husband Timothy Busfield's child sex abuse case 'hell' in emotional interview

    Headline from Fox26 Houston ·

  2. Melissa Gilbert defends husband Timothy Busfield in first interview since child sex abuse charges

    Headline from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth ·

  3. Newest

    Actress Melissa Gilbert says husband Timothy Busfield 'will be exonerated'

    Headline from ABC 7 San Francisco ·

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17 articles, oldest first.

  1. Fox26 Houston

    Melissa Gilbert calls husband Timothy Busfield's child sex abuse case 'hell' in emotional interview (opens Fox26 Houston)

    Published

    Fox26 Houston's feed description

    Melissa Gilbert did not mince words as she described the fallout from the child sexual abuse charges husband Timothy Busfield now faces.

  2. The Hollywood Reporter

    Melissa Gilbert Defends Timothy Busfield as “Last Person in the World Who Would Hurt a Child” (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

    Published

    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Melissa Gilbert defended husband, Timothy Busfield, after he was charged with four counts of criminal sexual contact with a child and awaits trial.

  3. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Melissa Gilbert defends husband Timothy Busfield in first interview since child sex abuse charges (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

    Published

    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Gilbert said her husband being charged for child sex abuse has been "the most traumatizing experience of our lives."

  4. New York Post

    ‘Grieving’ Melissa Gilbert defends husband Timothy Busfield in first interview since child sex abuse allegations (opens New York Post)

    Published

    New York Post's feed description

    A "grieving" Melissa Gilbert said her life with husband Timothy Busfield “as we knew it is done,” in a sneak peek of her first interview since the actor was hit with child sex abuse charges.

  5. The Hollywood Reporter

    Melissa Gilbert Believes Husband Timothy Busfield Will Be Exonerated of Child Sexual Abuse Charges (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

    Published

    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Melissa Gilbert believes her actor husband Timothy Busfield will be exonerated of child sex abuse charges as he awaits trial.

  6. ABC 7 San Francisco

    Actress Melissa Gilbert says husband Timothy Busfield 'will be exonerated' (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

    Published

    ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description

    Timothy Busfield is facing allegations of inappropriately touching a minor. His wife, Melissa Gilbert, spoke out on "Good Morning America."

  7. Rolling Stone

    Melissa Gilbert Is 'Prepared for All Scenarios' in Husband Timothy Busfield's Child Sex Abuse Case (opens Rolling Stone)

    Published

    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Melissa Gilbert says she is confident husband Timothy Busfield will be exonerated in the child sex abuse case, but is prepared for all scenarios.

  8. Los Angeles Times

    Melissa Gilbert defends 'canceled' husband Timothy Busfield amid 'hell' of child sex abuse case (opens Los Angeles Times)

    Published

    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Melissa Gilbert tells ABC News the child sex abuse allegations against her husband, Timothy Busfield, began 'the most traumatizing experience of our lives.'

  9. Lamag

    Melissa Gilbert Defends Busfield After Indictment (opens Lamag)

    Published

    Lamag's feed description

    Melissa Gilbert speaks out on Timothy Busfield’s charges, calling the situation traumatizing and saying she believes he will be exonerated.

  10. Variety

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

    Published

    Variety's feed description

    Melissa Gilbert has defended her husband Timothy Busfield against the child sex abuse charges he is facing.

  11. Deadline

    Melissa Gilbert Tells 'GMA' That Timothy Busfield Will Be Exonerated (opens Deadline)

    Published

    Deadline's feed description

    Melissa Gilbert gave her first sit-down interview since the child sex abuse charges were filed against her husband Timothy Busfield.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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