'Appalled': Timothy Busfield's wife losing friends

'The West Wing' actor faces child sexual abuse allegations

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Right here, right now Exclusive: Melissa Gilbert losing friends over standing by Timothy Busfield: insider says Melissa Gilbert is putting it all on the line for her husband, Timothy Busfield, to the dismay of family and friends.   Busfield, best known for roles on "The West Wing" and other TV and film work, is facing criminal charges related to alleged child sexual abuse.    But while his talent agency dropped him following the charges, Gilbert is standing by her man.   But her approach is not appreciated by her friends and family.   "People are having a really hard time with this right now and stepping back from Melissa," one insider told me.   Friends would like to support her but can't understand why... 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