A judge has dismissed the child sexual abuse indictment against actor Timothy Busfield. The charges, which had garnered significant media attention, are no longer active following the court's decision.
The dismissal was reportedly based on findings that the prosecution improperly blocked witnesses. Multiple sources indicate the judge cited prosecutorial misconduct as the reason for tossing the indictment.
Busfield’s wife, actress Melissa Gilbert, has publicly reacted to the dismissal of the case. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.