Melissa Gilbert stands by 'protector' Timothy Busfield as she’s named on witness list in child sex abuse case

Melissa Gilbert is standing firmly by her husband as Timothy Busfield faces child sexual abuse charges. 

The "Little House on the Prairie" star, 61, is listed as a potential defense witness for Busfield, according to a court filing submitted Friday obtained by Fox News Digital.

The document includes Busfield’s response opposing the state’s motion for pretrial detention and names 13 people the defense may call, including Gilbert.

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