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Melissa Gilbert cryptically quotes Willy Wonka after husband Timothy Busfield’s child sex abuse charges are dismissed

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Melissa Gilbert shared a quote from "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory" on Instagram after her husband Timothy Busfield's child sexual abuse charges were dismissed by a New Mexico judge. The dismissal came due to prosecutorial misconduct and procedural errors during grand jury proceedings. Busfield, 69, was accused of inappropriately touching twin boys while directing "The Cleaning Lady." His attorney stated that he is relieved and grateful for the decision, though prosecutors have not ruled out seeking another indictment.

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Melissa Gilbert, 62, celebrated on Instagram Friday when child sex abuse charges against her husband Timothy Busfield, 69, were dropped by a New Mexico judge. The actor faced allegations of inappropriately touching twin boys while filming "The Cleaning Lady." Gilbert shared a quote from Willy Wonka, famously spoken by Gene Wilder in the 1971 film: “So shines a good deed in a weary world.” State District Judge Joseph Montano cited prosecutorial misconduct and flaws in the grand jury process as reasons for dismissing the indictment. Busfield’s attorney Amanda Fayerberg said her client was "relieved and grateful" following the ruling.

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Melissa Gilbert cryptically shared a quote from “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” as she seemingly celebrated the dismissal of her husband Timothy Busfield’s child sexual abuse indictment. asserted

she → share → indictment

“So shines a good deed in a weary world,” Gilbert, 62, posted on Instagram Friday after a New Mexico judge tossed the charges against the actor, 69, who was accused of inappropriately touching twin boys on the set of “The Cleaning Lady.” asserted

who → shin → Lady

The line, which Gene Wilder delivered in the 1971 film, was said when Charlie Bucket returns the Everlasting Gobstopper rather than betray Willy Wonka. asserted

Bucket → deliver → Wonka

It was adapted from William Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice,” in which Portia says, “So shines a good deed in a naughty world,” after noticing a candle burning in her home and reflecting on how a good deed can stand out in a troubled world. asserted

deed → adapt → world

State District Judge Joseph Montano cited prosecutorial misconduct and errors that undermined the grand jury proceedings when dismissing the indictment against the “Thirtysomething” actor. asserted

that → cite → actor

Busfield’s attorney, Amanda Fayerberg, said Friday that her client was “relieved and grateful” after reading the judge’s decision. asserted

client → say → decision

Prosecutors have not yet decided whether to seek another indictment. asserted

Prosecutors → decide → indictment

The case stems from Busfield’s work directing the TV series “The Cleaning Lady” in Albuquerque between 2022 and 2024. asserted

case → stem → 2022

One boy told investigators Busfield touched his private areas over his clothing on two occasions when he was 7 and 8 years old, according to a criminal complaint filed in January. uncertain

he → tell → January

His twin brother also reported being touched, though he did not specify where, the complaint said. asserted

complaint → report → ?

The “West Wing” actor has repeatedly denied the allegations. asserted

actor → deny → allegations

In June, his attorneys moved to dismiss the indictment, accusing prosecutors of mishandling the grand jury process and arguing that the boys’ parents had coached them to make incriminating statements after they lost their roles. asserted

they → move → roles

At a September hearing, Fayerberg accused prosecutors of blocking grand jurors from hearing key witnesses, despite their availability to testify. asserted

Fayerberg → accuse → availability

“The state engaged in egregious prosecutorial misconduct,” she said. asserted

she → engage → misconduct

District Attorney Greer Staley pushed back, arguing the defense mishandled evidence submissions and that Busfield spent three hours trying to steer jurors toward witnesses and evidence that favored him. asserted

that → push → him

Melissa Gilbert cryptically quotes Willy Wonka after husband Timothy Busfield’s child sex abuse charges are dismissed

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