Melissa Gilbert struggled to hold back tears in a New Mexico courtroom as the judge delivered a statement that took many by surprise.
The emotional moment unfolded as Judge David Murphy announced that actor and director Timothy Busfield, 68, would be freed on his own recognizance, under strict conditions.
“You’re authorized for release on your own recognizance with the conditions that you appear at all future court settings,” Murphy said, according to Fox News.
Busfield, 68, will be supervised by pretrial services in Albuquerque and must comply with a series of restrictions.