Judge dismisses Timothy Busfield indictment over grand jury misconduct
A New Mexico judge dismissed the child sexual contact indictment against actor Timothy Busfield, citing prosecutorial misconduct and serious flaws in the grand jury process. His wife, Melissa Gilbert, appeared to mark the ruling by sharing a line from *Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory*, as the decision represents a major legal victory after months of allegations and public scrutiny.
Busfield, 69, has denied wrongdoing over allegations involving twin boys who appeared on *The Cleaning Lady*, which he directed in Albuquerque from 2022 to 2024. His lawyer said he was relieved and grateful, but prosecutors have not decided whether to seek a new indictment, so the case may return to court. Gilbert and Busfield married in 2013.
- A judge dismissed Timothy Busfield’s indictment over flaws in the grand jury process.
- Busfield denies the allegations and could face a new indictment.
- Melissa Gilbert shared a *Willy Wonka* quote after the ruling.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Melissa Gilbert quotes Willy Wonka in cryptic missive as child sex charges against West Wing star husband Timothy Busfield are dropped”.