Melissa GilbertThe Modern Prairie lifestyle brand, released a statement amid its husband, Timothy Busfieldthe child sexual abuse case.
Shared via Instagram On Tuesday, January 13, Modern Prairie posted a message restricting comments, unlike the brand’s usual social media sharing.
“Modern Prairie is aware of recent media reports regarding serious allegations involving a family member of our brand muse, Melissa Gilbert. These allegations do not involve Modern Prairie, our operations, or our community,” the post read. “Modern Prairie unequivocally condemns abuse in all its forms and remains committed to the values of safety, integrity and respect. While these matters are personal and do not directly involve Melissa or the brand, we respect the family’s privacy as they navigate a difficult and personal situation.”
The statement concluded: “Our goal remains to support our community and continue our work with care, responsibility and intention. »
Actor and director Timothy Busfield is facing charges of sexual abuse involving a minor after being accused of misconduct with a child actor on the set of The Cleaning Lady. Busfield – who produced 14 episodes of the Fox series and directed six, as well as an episode as an immigration agent – […]
The brand LinkedIn the profile says Modern Prairie employs between 11 and 50 employees after it was founded in 2022 by Gilbert, 61, and Nicole Hasse.
The post was shared about an hour after prosecutors in the case against Busfield, 68, announcement via Facebook that they intend to file a motion to keep the West wing former student in custody after being charged with two counts, one of criminal sexual contact of a minor and another of child abuse, earlier today.
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Courtesy of Modern Prairie/InstagramBernalillo County Prosecutor Sam Bregman wrote via Facebook that if the motion is approved, “a judge will then determine whether Busfield remains detained or is released pending trial.”
Modern Prairie’s statement also followed Gilbert, 61, sharing a declaration of herself with Us every week via his representative on Tuesday. He clarified that the Little House on the Prairie The star remained focused “on supporting and caring for their very large family as they go through this time,” before reiterating that Gilbert supports the actor. “Melissa stands with and supports her husband and will address the public at the appropriate time,” the statement concluded.
We confirmed Tuesday that Busfield had surrendered to authorities in New Mexico after a child actor accused the actor and director of touching him inappropriately while working on the Fox film. The cleaning lady between 2022 and 2024. Busfield served as director and executive producer of the series, which aired from 2022 to 2025.
Busfield’s lawyer, Stanton “Larry” Steinsaid We that his client voluntarily appeared before authorities “after traveling across the country to confront these false and deeply disturbing allegations. He is innocent and is determined to clear his name.”
Stein concluded that “the claims made against Tim are completely false, and we will fight to the end until the truth prevails.”
According to an Albuquerque Police Department affidavit seen by Wethe accuser worked on The cleaning lady alongside his twin brother. The child claimed Busfield touched his “private parts” three or four times when he was 7 years old. The complaint also alleged that Busfield touched the child again when he was 8 years old, and that the latter event allegedly occurred five or six times.
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The documents noted that the child “was afraid to tell anyone because Tim was the principal and he feared Tim would get angry with him,” but the child’s mother reported the alleged incidents to Child Protective Services at the time. The child was later diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety, according to the complaint.
If you or someone you know is a victim of child abuse, call or text Helpline for children at 1-800-422-4453.
