Hairstylist changes tune after saying she saw Timothy Busfield bess child actors, as abuse scandal mounts

The hairstylist for the movie “The Cleaning Lady” clarified her comments about the executive producer Timothy Busfield.

She said she was not aware that her conversation with a detective was recorded and insisted that she aimed to speak truthfully about her observations.

Timothy Busfield, 68, who is facing charges of sexual abuse involving a child actor and his twin, has denied all allegations.

Danielle Vigil Clarifies Comments About Timothy Busfield After Arrest, Says Her Remarks Were “Misconceived”

Danielle Vigil, the hairstylist of “The Cleaning Lady,” is clarifying statements she made about Timothy Busfield following his arrest on charges of child sexual abuse.

Vigil stated her previous comments, in which she said she saw Busfield yelling at two children on the foreheads in a trailer on the set, were “misunderstood” and emphasized that she never intended to accuse anyone or speculate about the case.

In a statement to Us WeeklyVigil explained that she had been contacted by a detective about a child-related investigation, which caused her “significant emotional distress” due to her personal history, since her daughter was tragically killed several years ago.

Vigil said that at the beginning she felt “caught out and afraid that the investigation could involve her own children or grandchildren.

“During the call, I expressed discomfort in continuing the conversation,” she wrote. “However, because of my lived experience with my daughter’s unsolved murder, and my belief that silence and non-cooperation can sometimes prevent justice, I ultimately chose to answer questions about what I had personally observed.”

She emphasized that her goal was “never to speculate, accuse, or harm anyone, but to speak truthfully about my own perceptions as requested.”

Hairstylist Says Her Phone Conversation Was Taken Out Of Context

Vigil noted that she was not aware that the call was being recorded, saying, “Had I been aware that my words were being recorded or that the detective was using the conversation to fit his narrative, I would have chosen my language more carefully and made sure that my statements were fully contextualized.”

She added that she did not anticipate that her comments would be used as part of the official evidence against Busfield.

Expressing frustration with how her statements were reported, Vigil said portions of her conversation were “selectively presented in a way that does not reflect the full context” and misrepresented her intentions.

The hairstylist says she is speaking in the interest of ‘accuracy’ and ‘justice’ after the arrest of Timothy Busfield

Vigil described submitting her clarification in the “interest of accuracy, fairness, and transparency,” insisting that her goal has always been to tell the truth responsibly.

“This statement is not intended to interfere with any investigation,” she added about her remarks being used in the Busfield case. “It is intended only to clarify my position, my intentions, and the circumstances under which my statements were made.”

The hairstylist then noted, “I have always believed in telling the truth and acting in good faith, especially when the safety of children is involved. I also believe that the truth must be handled responsibly and in full context.”

Timothy Busfield Released Before His Trial

Busfield, 68, faces charges including two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and child abuse.

According to reports, the allegations involve inappropriate behavior towards a child actor and his twin on the set of Fox’s “The Cleaning Lady,” of which Busfield directed several episodes.

Busfield denied the allegations, maintaining that he had no physical contact with the children. After turning himself around, talk to him TMZhe claimed, “I’m going to confront these lies. They’re horrible. They’re all lies, and I didn’t do anything to those little boys. I’m going to fight it. I’m going to fight it with a big team, and I’m going to be exonerated. I know I am because it’s all wrong and it’s all lies.”

At a hearing on 21 January, Busfield was released before trial. The Judge ordered him to maintain communication with his lawyer, refrain from possessing firearms, and avoid contact with the alleged victims. His next court date has not yet been scheduled.

Busfield’s Defense Cites Polygraph And Psychosexual Evaluation, Responding To Child Abuse Allegations

Prosecutors had asked that Busfield remain in custody until his trial, describing him as a “continuous and serious danger to children and the community”.

In a pre-trial filing, the Bernalillo County District Attorney’s office cited what they characterized as a pattern of “sexual misconduct, abuse of authority, and grooming behavior” to justify his continued detention.

In response, Busfield’s legal team argued in a 237-page court document that the mother of the boys, whose children were replaced during filming, was seeking revenge against the director.

They also noted that Busfield successfully completed an independently administered polygraph test and that a professional psychosexual evaluation determined that he “does not appear to have sexual attraction to prepubescent or adolescent males or females.”

The defense also submitted numerous character reference letters to the court from friends and family members, including his wife, actress Melissa Gilbert, who had not previously commented publicly on the allegations against Busfield.