Melissa Gilbert on Witness List for Husband's Child Sex Abuse Trial
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Actress Melissa Gilbert is a named defense witness for her husband, actor Timothy Busfield. Busfield faces charges of child sexual abuse.
The alleged crimes are connected to the set of the Fox television series "The Cleaning Lady." Busfield worked as a director on the show.
Gilbert has publicly called Busfield her "protector." She is expected to testify on his behalf when the case goes to trial.
The court has not released the full witness list or specific details of the expected testimony. Busfield has pleaded not guilty to all charges.