* Judge frees actor on own recognizance amid serious child abuse charges.
* Allegations involve inappropriate touching of young boys on TV set.
* Defense claims motives tied to lost roles, while prosecution cites strong evidence.
In a New Mexico courtroom filled with quiet tension, actor Timothy Busfield, known for warm roles in family favorites, walked free Tuesday after a judge ordered his release from jail. Handcuffed in an orange uniform, the star faced grave accusations while his wife, beloved actor Melissa Gilbert, watched supportively from the gallery. Judge David Murphy allowed Busfield to return home under supervision, banning firearms, drugs, and contact with alleged victims as trial looms.
The charges stem from reports by twin brothers who say Busfield touched them inappropriately over clothing years ago on the set of 'The Cleaning Lady,' when they were just 7 and 8. Prosecutor Savannah Brandenburg Koch argued for detention, stating, 'The boys' allegations are supported by medical findings and by their therapist. Their accounts were specific and not exaggerated.'
Busfield has firmly denied the claims, calling them lies in a video before surrendering. His attorneys highlight a Warner Bros. investigation that found the allegations unfounded, suggesting they surfaced after the boys lost their roles, possibly driven by family motives.
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