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Actor Timothy Busfield ordered released from jail pending trial in child sex abuse case in New Mexico
A judge has ordered that actor Timothy Busfield be released from jail as he awaits trial on child sex abuse charges.
The order Tuesday, by state district court Judge David Murphy during a detention hearing, is linked to accusations that Busfield inappropriately touched a minor while working as a director on the set of the series “The Cleaning Lady.”
The judge ordered that the defendant be released on his own recognizance, pending trial. Busfield will be supervised upon release by a pretrial service in Albuquerque, and can leave the state to live at home, the judge said. Under the conditions of his release, Busfield cannot be in possession of firearms or drugs and can’t have contact with the alleged victims.
Busfield, an Emmy Award-winning actor who is known for appearances in “The West Wing,” “Field of Dreams” and “Thirtysomething,” was ordered held without bond last week at his first court appearance. Busfield called the allegations lies in a video shared before he turned himself in.
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At the hearing Tuesday, Busfield was handcuffed and dressed in an orange jail uniform in a New Mexico state district court, while wife and actor Melissa Gilbert watched from the court gallery.
Gilbert was tearful while exiting the courtroom after the judge ordered Busfield’s release.
Gilbert, who played Laura Ingalls in the 1970s to ’80s TV series “Little House on the Prairie,” is on the list of potential witnesses submitted ahead of the hearing.
Albuquerque police issued a warrant for Busfield’s arrest earlier this month on two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and one count of child abuse. A criminal complaint alleges the acts occurred on the set of the series “The Cleaning Lady.”
According to the criminal complaint, an investigator with the police department says the child reported Busfield touched him on private areas over his clothing on one occasion when he was 7 years old and another time when he was 8. The boy’s twin brother told authorities he was also touched by Busfield, but did not specify where. He said he didn’t say anything because he didn’t want to get in trouble.
On Monday, Busfield’s attorneys submitted two brief audio recordings of initial police interviews in which the children say Busfield did not touch them in private areas. The attorneys in a court filing argue that the complaint characterizes the interviews as a failure to disclose abuse, but an “unequivocal denial is materially different from a mere absence of disclosure.”
According to the criminal complaint, one of the boys disclosed during a therapy session that he was inappropriately touched by the show’s director. Those records were obtained by police during the investigation.
Arguing Tuesday for Busfield’s continued detention, Bernalillo County Assistant District Attorney Savannah Brandenburg-Koch called evidence of abuse against Busfield strong and specific.
“The boys’ allegation are supported by medical findings and by their therapist,” Brandenburg-Koch said. “Their accounts were specific and not exaggerated.”
She also described a documented pattern of sexual misconduct, abuse of authority and grooming behavior by Busfield over the past three decades. Prosecutors also say witnesses have expressed fear regarding retaliation and professional harm.
“GPS is not going to tell this court if he is around children or talking to witnesses,” Brandenburg-Koch said.
Busfield’s attorneys have argued that the allegations emerged only after the boys lost their role in the TV show, creating a financial and retaliatory motive. The filings detailed what the attorneys said was a history of fraud by both the boys’ father and mother. They cited an investigation by Warner Bros. that found the allegations unfounded.
Busfield also submitted letters vouching for his character, and his attorneys say he passed an independent polygraph test.
Legal experts say New Mexico is among a few states that allow polygraph evidence in criminal cases, but a judge has final say over whether one can be used. There are strict requirements for admission.
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‘Heated Rivalry’ director shares thrilling news about shooting season 2
Jacob Tierney has excited fans by confirming that Heated Rivalry Season 2 is on track to start filming this summer.
The director is currently deep into writing scripts, spending long hours shaping the next chapter of the popular series.
Based on Rachel Reid’s Game Changers novels, Heated Rivalry’s story is about hockey players Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, who fall in love during their competition.
The first season quickly became a fan favourite because of its mix of sports drama, tension and LGBTQ+ love story.
Tierney promises that the new season will continue the emotional intensity and chemistry that fans loved in Season 1.
While specific plot details is still under wraps, the writing process is progressing well and filming can start later this year if everything goes according to plan.
Heated Rivalry got loyal audience who can’t wait to see what happens next with Shane and Ilya.
The show has been praised for blending romance, tension and hockey action in a way that keeps people hooked.
With Tierney’s update, fans can finally feel the excitement growing as the story heads into its next chapter.
Season 2 promises more drama, more romance and more moments that will make viewers cheer.
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Harry Styles kicks off new era with ‘One Night Only’ comeback show
Harry Styles made a big comeback in Manchester on Friday night with a special One Night Only show.
He played his new album Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally from start to finish, giving fans a full live experience for the first time in almost three years.
The concert was at Co op Live, a huge arena where Harry helped fund but tickets were just £20, making it more intimate than his upcoming huge Wembley and New York tour dates.
The rules were that fans got to keep their phones in special bags and everyone got disposable cameras to capture the night.
Styles opened with his new single Aperture, standing with his band on a square stage while the audience waved red camera lights in the air.
The House Gospel Choir, who performed with him at the BRITs, joined him on stage, adding extra energy.
Throughout the night, the music icon talked to the crowd about how much the album meant to him.
“I had to take a little bit of time away, and stepping back into this room, I know exactly why I’m here,” he said.
Harry played a mix of new songs and old favourites, including Golden, Watermelon Sugar and Sign of the Times.
The entire show, however, was filmed for a Netflix special called Harry Styles. One Night In Manchester which drops on Sunday.
All of the One Direction’s former singer fans left buzzing from the music and the special atmosphere.
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Stephanie Buttermore, fitness influencer dies suddenly aged 36: What actually happened
Stephanie Buttermore’s sudden death at age 36 on March 6 left the fitness community reeling as her death leaves questions.
Stephanie’s fiancée Jeff Nippard’s team announced the tragic news on their Instagram handle, however, the statement did not disclose the cause of her death but appealed to the online community to respect their privacy.
Stephanie Buttermore had a charismatic personality and had won hearts online.
The statement on Instagram reads: “An important update from the Jeff Nippard team: It is with profound sorrow that we share the sudden passing of Jeff’s fiancée and partner of ten years, Stephanie.
Jeff Nippard remembered his fiancée with touching words, stating, “As many of you know, Stephanie meant the world to Jeff. She will be remembered for her warmth and compassion, her love for her family, and her PhD research on ovarian cancer.”
Requesting with the online community for privacy, the statement added, “We kindly ask for privacy as we navigate this tragic loss. Thank you for your understanding and support during this difficult time.”
Who was Stephanie Buttermore?
Stephanie Buttermore was a dynamic personality; besides being a known influencer in the fitness community, she was also an accomplished cancer researcher.
She did her PhD in Pathology and Cell Biology at the University of South Florida.
Her area of research was focused on ovarian cancer detection and early screening, where she succeeded in discovering a protein called RHAMM.
This protein could potentially be used as an early screening marker for the disease through urine test.
What made her a buzzing influencer was that she blended her passion for fitness with her scientific knowledge, thus starting to use her platform to inform millions of followers on the science behind exercise and diet.
What actually happened
However, as per her fiancée’s post, he didn’t disclose the medical condition that led to the sudden death of Stephanie Buttermore; instead, he appealed to the online community for privacy in moment of grief.
But, in her last Instagram post, Stephanie did mention her struggle with mental health and at that time she gave the reason why she had stepped away from social media.
In an Instagram post in May 2024, Stephanie while explaining her long break from social media, revealed that she had been struggling with severe anxiety that made her feel like she “couldn’t breathe or leave my house.”
The decision was instrumental in regaining mental health, describing how mental health became “the best it’s ever been” after stepping away from the pressures of constant social media posting.
Stephanie’s last known public moment came on Valentine’s Day this year, with her fiancé, who captioned the post, “Relationshipmaxxing with tea time to lower cortisol levels.”
She commented on the buzzing post, “Love you forever,” unaware of the fact that it would become her farewell message to her fiancée and online community.
Buttermore had garnered a significant social media following, boasting over 525,000 followers on Instagram and over 1.17 million YouTuber followers.
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