Hairstylist changes tune after claims he saw Timothy Busfield kissing child actors as abuse scandal intensifies

“The Cleaning Lady” hairstylist clarified his comments about the executive producer Timothy Busfield.

She said she didn’t know her conversation with a detective had been recorded and emphasized that she aims to be honest about her observations.

Timothy Busfield, 68, who is facing allegations 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 ‘Misunderstood’

Danielle Vigil, the hairstylist for “The Cleaning Lady,” clarifies statements she made about Timothy Busfield following his arrest on child molestation charges.

Vigil said his earlier comments, in which he said he saw Busfield kiss two children on the forehead in a trailer on set, were “misinterpreted” and stressed he never intended to accuse anyone or speculate about the case.

In a statement to We weeklyVigil explained that she was contacted by a detective about a child investigation that caused her “significant emotional distress” due to her personal history, as her daughter was tragically killed several years ago.

Vigil said she initially felt “caught off guard and scared” that the investigation might involve her own children or grandchildren.

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

She stressed that her aim was “never to speculate, accuse or hurt anyone, but to speak honestly about my own perceptions as required”.

The hairstylist says her phone conversation was taken out of context

Vigil noted that he did not know 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 my statements were fully contextualized.”

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

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

Hairstylist says he’s speaking out for ‘accuracy’ and ‘fairness’ after Timothy Busfield’s arrest

Vigil described sending 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 of her remarks used in the Busfield case. “It is intended solely to clarify my position, my intentions and the circumstances in which my statements were made.”

The hairstylist then noted, “I’ve 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 should be treated responsibly and in full context.”

Timothy Busfield was 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 set. Fox’s “The Cleaning Lady,” for which Busfield directed several episodes.

Busfield has denied the allegations, claiming he had no physical contact with the children. After he surrendered, he spoke to TMZstating, “I’m going to stand up to these lies. They’re horrible. They’re all lies and I didn’t do anything to those guys. I’m going to fight. I’m going to fight a great team and I’m going to be cleared. I know I am because it’s all so wrong and all the lies.”

During a hearing on January 21, Busfield was released ahead of trial. The judge ordered him to maintain communication with his attorney, 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 in response to child abuse allegations

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

In a pretrial 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 a 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 publicly commented on the allegations against Busfield.