facing two counts<\/a> of criminal sexual contact of a minor and one count of child abuse. <\/p>\nHe has been accused of sexually abusing two boys, who were allegedly 7 and 8 at the time, on the set of The Cleaning Lady<\/em> when he was directing an episode of the canceled Fox TV show back in 2022. <\/p>\nKeep reading to find out more\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nHer rep shared with Just Jared<\/strong>, \u201cMelissa Gilbert is not making public statements at this time,\u201d the statement began. \u201cAny purported \u2018statements\u2019 circulating online \u2014 including AI-generated deepfakes of her \u2018breaking her silence\u2019 \u2014 should not be treated as coming from her. She is honoring the request of Tim<\/strong>\u2019s lawyers not to speak publicly while the legal process unfolds. During this period, her focus is on supporting and caring for their very large family, as they navigate this moment. Melissa stands with and supports her husband and will address the public at an appropriate time. We ask that their privacy be respected.\u201d <\/p>\nRead his statement here.<\/a><\/p>\nWe have reached out to reps as well. Stay tuned.<\/p>\n
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