Melissa GilbertModern Prairie lifestyle brand, issued a statement amid her husband, Timothy Busfieldcase of child sexual abuse.
shared via Instagram on Tuesday, January 13, Modern Prairie posted a message restricting comments, unlike the brand’s usual social media actions.
“Modern Prairie is aware of recent media reports of 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 said. “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 are respecting the family’s privacy as they navigate a difficult and personal situation.”
The statement concluded: “Our focus remains on supporting our community and continuing our work with care, responsibility and intention.”
Actor and director Timothy Busfield is facing charges of sexual abuse of a minor after he was accused of misconduct with a child actor on the set of The Cleaning Lady. Busfield, who executive produced 14 episodes of the Fox series and directed six of them, as well as a one-episode appearance as an immigration officer, (…)
The brand LinkedIn The profile states that Modern Prairie employs between 11 and 50 employees after its founding in 2022 by Gilbert, 61 and Nicole Hasse.
The post was shared about an hour after prosecutors in the case against Busfield, 68, announced through Facebook that they intend to present a motion to keep the West Wing Alum in custody after being accused of two crimes, one of criminal sexual contact of a minor and another of child abuse, on the same day.
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Courtesy of Modern Prairie/InstagramBernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman wrote via Facebook that if the motion is approved, “a judge will determine whether Busfield remains in custody or is released pending trial.”
Modern Prairie’s statement also followed Gilbert, 61, who shared a statement own with Us Weekly through his representative on Tuesday. He detailed that the Little house on the prairie The star remained focused “on supporting and caring for his very large family as they navigate this time,” before reiterating that Gilbert supports the actor. “Melissa stands by and supports her husband and will address the public at the appropriate time,” the statement concluded.
we confirmed on Tuesday that Busfield had rendered to New Mexico authorities after a child actor accused the actor and director of touching him inappropriately while working at Fox’s The cleaning woman from 2022 to 2024. Busfield served as director and executive producer of the series, which aired from 2022 to 2025.
Busfield’s lawyer, Stanton “Larry” Steinhe said we that his client voluntarily turned himself in to authorities “after traveling across the country to confront these false and deeply troubling allegations. He is innocent and determined to clear his name.”
Stein concluded that “the claims being made against Tim are completely false, and we will fight to the end until the truth prevails.”
According to an affidavit from the Albuquerque Police Department, seen by wethe accuser worked The cleaning woman next to his twin brother. The boy claimed Busfield touched his “private parts” three or four times when he was 7 years old. The complaint also alleged that Busfield touched the boy again when he was 8 years old, and that last act allegedly occurred five or six times.
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The documents detailed that the boy “was afraid to tell anyone because Tim was the principal, and he was afraid Tim would get mad at him,” but the boy’s mother reported the alleged incidents to Child Protective Services at the time. The boy was later diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety, according to the complaint.
If you or someone you know is experiencing child abuse, call or text the Helpline for children at 1-800-422-4453.