Gary Busey Sentenced to Probation Over 2022 Convention Incident
Actor Gary Busey, 81, known for his Oscar-nominated portrayal of rock ’n’ roll legend Buddy Holly in The Buddy Holly Story (1978), has been sentenced to two years of probation for a 2022 sex offence incident. The actor appeared virtually in court on Thursday, September 18, to receive the sentence.
The charges stem from Busey’s actions during a horror convention in New Jersey, where he was accused of inappropriately touching at least three women during an 8–to 10-second photo opportunity at the Monster-Mania Convention in Philadelphia.
Busey initially denied the allegations, telling a foreign publication, “None of that happened,” but pleaded guilty to one charge in July.
Following the plea, Busey’s attorney, Blair Zwillman, requested a sentence of a fine rather than jail time, citing the actor’s health concerns, including early-stage dementia and mobility issues. After the court’s decision, Zwillman said, “Mr. Busey is pleased that the case has been resolved and that he can go on with his life without any continuing, daily public adversity.”
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