Gary Busey receives prison sentence for sexual misconduct in Cherry Hill incident
In a recent court hearing held in Camden County, actor Gary Busey was sentenced to two years of probation following a criminal sexual contact case. The sentencing took place via Zoom from Busey's home in California.
The sentence was issued by Judge Gwendolyn Blue, who also ordered Busey to have no contact with the victim. The case stemmed from a 2022 horror film convention in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, where Busey was accused of groping several women during a photo session with fans at the Monster Mania convention. Last month, Busey pleaded guilty to one count of criminal sexual contact.
As part of a plea agreement, three additional counts were dismissed. However, Judge Blue stated that probation was warranted due to the seriousness of the offense and Busey's prior contact with the criminal justice system. The judge also ordered Busey to pay fines as part of his sentence, but the exact amount was not specified in the available sources.
Busey declined to speak when given the opportunity during the hearing. Body camera footage was released by authorities showing Busey speaking with investigators about the incident.
Busey, known for his roles in films such as 'Lethal Weapon' and 'Predator 2,' may request to transfer his probation to California. He has 45 days to appeal the sentence.
This article is from a nonprofit organization that relies on financial support from readers. You can find it on the organization's website, Facebook, Twitter, or via email. The name of the public prosecutor's office that handled the Gary Busey case is not explicitly mentioned in the available sources. The judge ordered Busey to have no constant contact with the victim.
