Timothy Busfield, a well-known actor and director, is facing serious charges. He is accused of sexually abusing two young boys while working on a TV show. The judge decided to let him go free until his trial, but with some strict rules.

The charges say Busfield touched the boys in inappropriate ways. The boys were only 7 and 8 years old when this happened. The mother of the boys reported the abuse to authorities. The police investigated and found enough evidence to arrest Busfield.

Busfield denies all the charges. He says he did not do anything wrong and plans to fight the allegations in court. His wife, actress Melissa Gilbert, supports him and believes he is innocent.

The prosecution argues that Busfield is a danger to children. They say he used his position as a director to abuse the boys. The police officer who investigated the case believes Busfield groomed the boys and their family to gain their trust.

New allegations have also come to light. A 16-year-old girl accused Busfield of kissing her and touching her inappropriately during an audition. Another actress, Claudia Christian, reported that Busfield forcibly kissed her on the set of a movie.

Busfield's defense team argues that the mother of the boys is seeking revenge. They say she is upset because her sons were replaced on the TV show. The defense also presented character letters from friends and family, including Gilbert.

The judge set conditions for Busfield's release. He cannot drink alcohol, use illegal drugs, or have unsupervised contact with children. He also cannot contact any witnesses in the case.

Busfield is best known for his roles in TV shows like "The West Wing" and "Thirtysomething. " He has been married to Gilbert since 2013. The trial will determine his guilt or innocence in this serious matter.

A Director's Freedom: What Happened with Timothy Busfield?

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