Melissa Gilbert (former star of Little House on the Prairie) has publicly defended her husband, Timothy Busfield, following child sexual abuse charges filed against him in New Mexico. In an interview with George Stephanopoulos on Good Morning America, Gilbert expressed her belief that Busfield is 'the last person in the world who would hurt a child.' The charges stem from allegations that Busfield inappropriately touched two boys on the set of the TV series The Cleaning Lady. Gilbert described the situation as the most traumatic experience of their lives, stating that their future plans and dreams have been shattered. Despite Busfield's not guilty plea and his claims that the accusations are lies, authorities have cited a pattern of sexual misconduct in previous incidents involving Busfield. He is set to go to trial in May 2027, while Gilbert has been advised to limit public comments until the case is resolved. She indicated that she felt it was time to speak out.