Article continues below advertisementTimothy Busfield's wife, Melissa Gilbert, appeared visibly emotional when it was revealed the actor is being released from custody. On Tuesday, January 20, a judge ruled the 68-year-old is free with conditions while he awaits trial as he faces charges of child s-- abuse. Article continues below advertisementArticle continues below advertisementWhat Happened to Timothy Busfield? Source: kqreTimothy Busfield was released from jail on January 20.