Timothy Busfield's attorney calls child actors' parents criminals, revealing their fraud and theft records. More from Melissa Gilbert's interview on ABC.
- April 7, 2026
AceShowbiz - The legal representative for Timothy Busfield has delivered a strong response regarding the parents of the child actors involved in the sexual abuse allegations tied to the Emmy-winning actor.
Larry Stein, Busfield’s attorney, spoke out following an interview with Melissa Gilbert, Busfield’s well-known spouse, on Good Morning America with George Stephanopoulos. Stein expressed appreciation for George Stephanopoulos taking the time to clarify significant details in the ongoing case.
In the interview, Stein described the parents of the child actors as criminals, highlighting their troubling legal histories. According to Stein, one parent served more than three years in prison and lost their law license after defrauding approximately 1,500 people out of $6,000,000. The other parent has a record involving writing bad checks and vehicle theft.
The statements come as more of Melissa Gilbert’s interview is set to air on ABC’s Nightline, providing further insight into the case surrounding the controversy. The legal team hopes this additional coverage will shed light on the parents’ backgrounds amidst the serious accusations.
This development adds to the complexity of the allegations against the child actors’ parents and the impact on [strong]Timothy Busfield[/strong], who has been publicly addressing the matter through his legal counsel and family.
