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  "textContent": "Melissa Gilbert spoke out for the first time about her husband Timothy Busfield’s recent arrest on charges of child sexual contact. The April 6 “Good Morning America” episode aired Monday morning, with Gilbert getting emotional during her chat with George Stephanopoulos. Gilbert, best known for her work as a child star on “Little House on […]",
  "title": "Melissa Gilbert Holds Back Tears While Defending Husband Timothy Busfield Against Child Sex Abuse Charges: ‘I Trust Him With My Children’s Lives’"
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