Timothy Busfield he talked about his sex life with his wife Melissa Gilbert during a psychosexual evaluation following his recent arrest by alleged child sexual abuse.
According to court documents filed on Friday, January 16 and obtained by We weekly the “comprehensive” evaluation took place at the recommendation of Busfield’s attorney. Dr. Leandrea Romero-Luceroa licensed provider and certified sex offender treatment specialist, determined that Busfield, 68, “does not appear to have a sexual attraction to prepubescent or adolescent males or females.”
Busfield was classified as a “very low risk” of committing sex crimes compared to those convicted of similar actions. The report explains, however, that “the risk of committing sexual offenses does not reflect the level of harm the alleged victim may have experienced”.
Dr. Romero-Lucero found that Busfield was “immediate in his responses” during the evaluation “despite the sensitive nature of the questions.”
As well as discussing her favorite friendships and family traditions, Busfield revealed that she lost her virginity at 16. details about their relationship with Gilbert, 61, whom she married in 2013.
“Mr. Busfield reports that he and his current wife have a satisfactory sex life and at their ages simply enjoy each other’s company and cuddles more often than having sex,” the documents state. “Mr. Busfield’s wife confirms his statements about a satisfactory sexual relationship between them.”
Busfield also noted that he last masturbated “approximately 6 months ago” and stated that he “has never found (pornography) sexually satisfying.”
The report stated that Gilbert stated that “the use of pornography within their relationship has never been discussed between them and there has never been any concern related to Mr. Busfield’s use of pornography.”
Busfield was previously married a Radha Delamarterwith whom he shares a son Wilson, from 1981 to 1986. He later married his second wife. Jennifer Merwin from 1988 to 2007, cozy daughter Daisy and son Sam.
According to the documents, Busfield’s first marriage it was “integral in shaping his sexual identity and values” due to his age difference with Delamarter, who is nine years his senior.
Melissa Gilbert and Timothy Busfield have been married since 2013 after having a long career in Hollywood. “Our business in Los Angeles is very difficult because it’s everywhere in this city (and) everyone is involved in it in some way,” said Gilbert, best known for playing Laura Ingalls on The Little House on the Prairie (…)
“Mr. Busfield reports that his first wife was very sexually experienced and, in retrospect, realizes that it might have been more appropriate for her to be with someone who was at his own developmental level,” the report states.
Gilbert, meanwhile, called his marriage to Busfield “one of mutual respect and love,” describing the West Wing alum as “a very caring man.”
Busfield faces two counts of sexual abuse involving a minor and one count of child abuse in connection with the alleged incidents with twin child actors on the set of Fox’s The cleaning lady between 2022 and 2024.
A warrant was issued for Busfield’s arrest earlier this month. He surrendered to police on January 13, but has continued to deny the allegations against him.
“I’m going to stand up to these lies. They’re horrible… I’m going to fight it. I’m going to fight it with a big team, and I’m going to be exonerated. I know I am because this is all so wrong and all the lies,” he stated in a video shared with TMZ.
Busfield he did not submit any allegations when he appeared in court in New Mexico on Wednesday, January 14. The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office stated at a subsequent news conference that Busfield could face up to 15 years in prison if he is convicted.
If you or someone you know is experiencing child abuse, call or text Helpline for children at 1-800-422-4453.