NBC Pulls Timothy Busfield Law & Order: SVU Episode Amid Child Sexual Abuse Charges
NBC has pulled an episode of Law & Order: SVU featuring Timothy Busfield following his child sexual abuse charges. Read about the allegations and industry reaction.
NBC has taken swift action to scrub Timothy Busfield from its schedule following serious criminal allegations. The network canceled a scheduled episode of 'Law & Order: SVU' featuring the veteran actor after a warrant was issued for his arrest in New Mexico.
Allegations on The Cleaning Lady Set Revealed
According to reports from Entertainment Weekly, Busfield faces two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and one count of child abuse. The charges stem from incidents involving twin child actors on the set of the Fox drama 'The Cleaning Lady,' where Busfield served as an executive producer and director between 2022 and 2024.
The Fallout: Social Media Silence and Industry Response
The fallout has extended to Busfield's wife, 'Little House on the Prairie' star Melissa Gilbert, who deactivated her social media accounts shortly after the warrant was issued. Meanwhile, Warner Bros. Television released a statement emphasizing that the safety of minors is their "top priority" and they are cooperating fully with law enforcement.
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