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Toronto Sun
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
Gary Busey enters plea in chaotic criminal sexual contact hearing: ‘AM I PLEADING GUILTY?'
Gary Busey attends the Buddy Holly Hollywood Walk of Fame Induction Ceremony in Hollywood, Calif., Sept. 7, 2011. Photo by VALERIE MACON / Getty Images Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Gary Busey has pleaded guilty to criminal sexual contact — but the hearing didn't come without drama. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. 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Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The Buddy Holly Story star appeared at a Zoom hearing on Thursday, and pleaded guilty to one count of fourth-degree criminal sexual contact following an incident with a female fan that took place at Monster-Mania Convention in New Jersey in August 2022, which he denied at the time. There were several instances of miscommunication between Judge Gwendolyn Blue and Busey's legal team, including early in the proceedings where Busey earns a warning from the judge after he is seen drinking out of a pop can, Entertainment Weekly reported. 'Although we are Zoom, you can't eat or drink in my courtroom,' the judge told the Point Break actor. 'You're before a judge, and when you're before a judge, you act accordingly,' she continued. 'No eating and no drinking in my presence.' Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The 81-year-old also appeared confused by the judge's instructions, flip-flopping his answers after Blue noted that Busey was set to plead guilty to a fourth-degree criminal sexual contact. 'Am I pleading guilty?' Busey asked as he looked away from the camera. 'Yes,' the judge responded, to which the actor shot back, 'No!' Before a woman's voice can be heard from his screen instructing him to say 'yes.' Busey then says, 'I am? OK, I am.' Three other counts of criminal sexual contact and an additional count of attempted criminal sexual contact from other accusers were dismissed as the result of a plea agreement. 'He has a hearing aid, and at some points it seems to have not been working. So there were some hearing problems, and his ex-wife was in the room with him,' Busey's defence attorney, Blair Zwillman, told the publication. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. During the proceedings, Zwillman asked the actor to confirm the facts of the charge, which came from a fan identified by the initials AD, who said the actor touched her during a photo op. 'You inappropriately touched the buttocks of an adult female over her clothing,' Zwillman recounted to his client before asking Busey if he understands now that 'that was not appropriate' and 'wrong.' 'You understand now and you knew then that that was not appropriate, it was wrong, correct?' to which Busey responded, 'Yes, very much so. Immediately, yes… Yes, sir, it is the truth.' RECOMMENDED VIDEO The judge later pointed out to Zwillman about 'missing' information from the official document, specifically 'what (Busey's) purpose was when he touched her buttocks.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. However, Busey denied that his guilty plea was because he 'intended to gratify (himself) by committing that act,' and said, 'No, I was looking, my eyes were on the camera lens. I moved my hands up and grazed her buttocks without thinking and without looking.' Judge Blue argued, 'That's not a factual basis. That's not a guilty plea.' Lawyer Zwillman then asked: 'Mr. Busey, I've advised you, and we agreed earlier that in order to plead guilty, you have to truthfully acknowledge that you did this for your own gratification as opposed to any request by AD, is that correct?' 'I truthfully acknowledge that that happened, yes,' the actor conceded. The judge then asked, 'So this was not an accidental touching. You purposely touched her. Is that correct sir?' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Busey confirmed, 'Yeah.' Read More The Predator 2 star's sentencing hearing is on Sept. 18. 'He's glad it's over, he's glad the judge was able to do it remotely,' Zwillman told the publication. 'He acknowledged it, four counts were dismissed, and wants to move on with his life.' Zwillman added that he intends to argue that his client should only have to pay fines and not be sentenced to probation. 'I think he may have been charged with criminal sexual contact because of his status. Hopefully this is not gonna stain an otherwise remarkable acting career.' Columnists Opinion World Wrestling Wrestling
The Star
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Actor Gary Busey, 81, pleads guilty to groping woman at horror movie convention
Gary Busey has appeared in more than 150 movies. Photo: TNS Actor Gary Busey pleaded guilty to a sex crime charge Thursday (July 31) in connection to a 2022 incident at a horror movie convention in New Jersey, United States. Busey, 81, pleaded guilty to one count of fourth-degree criminal sexual contact after admitting to intentionally touching a woman inappropriately at the Monster-Mania Convention at the Doubletree Hotel in Cherry Hill on Aug. 13, 2022. 'It was not an accidental touching,' Busey told the judge during a Zoom hearing published by CourtTV. Busey had initially been charged with two counts of criminal sexual contact, one count of attempted criminal sexual contact and one count of harassment. The actor was accused of groping at least three women during photo-ops at the convention and attempting to remove one's bra. As the result of a plea agreement, three of those charges were dropped. For the one remaining count of criminal sexual contact, Busey now faces between one and five years of probation, as well as fines. His sentencing is scheduled for Sept 18. Prior to Busey entering his guilty plea, his defense attorney had attempted to get the indictment dismissed, claiming that police failed to question certain witnesses. A jurist denied that motion, confirming that witness testimony had been gathered and properly presented to the grand jury. Busey has appeared in more than 150 movies. He was nominated for a Best Actor Oscar for The Buddy Holly Story and later starred in action movies like Lethal Weapon , Point Break and Under Siege . He went on to appear on a number of reality shows, including The Surreal Life and I'm With Busey . In 1988, he suffered a fractured skull in a near-fatal motorcycle accident that left him with permanent brain damage. – New York Daily News/Tribune News Service
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First Post
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
Actor Gary Busey pleads guilty to sex offense at NJ horror convention
Spokespersons for Camden County prosecutors didn't immediately respond to an email seeking comment Friday read more Actor Gary Busey has pleaded guilty to a sexual offense stemming from an appearance at a 2022 horror convention in New Jersey, according to his representatives and court records. The 81-year-old 'Buddy Holly' star's manager, Ron Sampson, said in an email Friday that the actor admitted to touching a woman's buttocks 'over clothing during an 8-10 second photo op.' Busey entered a guilty plea to a single count of criminal sexual contact during a virtual hearing in state court in Camden on Thursday. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The actor had been accused of inappropriately touching at least three women at the Monster-Mania Convention at the Doubletree Hotel in Cherry Hill, a South Jersey town and suburb of Philadelphia. Organizers of the event acknowledged at the time that an unnamed celebrity guest was 'removed from the convention and instructed not to return' and that affected attendees were encouraged to contact police. Busey had been scheduled as a featured guest for all three days of the event. He was initially charged with two counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual contact, one count of attempted criminal sexual contact and one count of harassment. Busey's lawyer, Blair Zwillman, confirmed Friday that the other charges were dropped as part of a plea deal reached with prosecutors. The actor faces up to five years' probation and fines when he is sentenced Sept. 18. 'In my view Mr. Busey was 'overcharged' probably based on his star status,' Zwillman said in an email. 'He could have just as easily been charged with the disorderly persons offense of harassment by 'offensive touching'.' Spokespersons for Camden County prosecutors didn't immediately respond to an email seeking comment Friday. Busey is widely known as a character actor, largely in supporting roles, though he came to attention and was nominated for an Oscar for best actor for playing the title role in the 1978 film 'The Buddy Holly Story.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
Yahoo
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Gary Busey Pleads Guilty to Sex Crimes Charge, Admits 'It Was Not an Accidental Touching'
Gary Busey pleaded guilty to one count of fourth-degree criminal sexual contactNEED TO KNOW Gary Busey pleaded guilty to one count of fourth-degree criminal sexual contact on Thursday, July 31 Busey admitted he inappropriately touched a woman during the semi-annual Monster-Mania Convention at a Doubletree Hotel in New Jersey on Aug. 13, 2022 "He's glad to put this behind him," Busey's criminal defense attorney tells PEOPLEGary Busey pleaded guilty to one count of fourth-degree criminal sexual contact on Thursday, July 31. Busey entered his plea during a virtual court appearance where he admitted he inappropriately touched a woman at the semi-annual Monster-Mania Convention at a Doubletree Hotel in New Jersey in August of 2022. "It was not an accidental touching," Busey told the judge, according to The Guardian. Busey's criminal defense attorney Blair Zwillman tells PEOPLE that in order for the judge to accept the guilty plea, "there has to be a factual basis where he admits the offense. He had to admit that it was non-consensual.' 'This was the best disposition for him," says Zwillman. "He's glad to put this behind him. He is basically a family guy. He is not a criminal." Busey, who was initially charged with four counts of criminal sexual contact and one count of attempted criminal sexual contact, has yet to be sentenced. He faces fines and one to five years of probation. 'We're going to ask that he'd just be fined and end it,' says women reported that the actor touched them inappropriately during an autograph signing meet-and-greet at Monster-Mania in 2022. The actor initially denied any wrongdoing. "None of that happened,' he told TMZ. 'It was a partner, a camera lady and me, and two girls ... it took less than 10 seconds, and they left. Then they made up a story that I assaulted them sexually and I did not. Nothing happened, it's all false." Busey was nominated for an Oscar for his portrayal of Buddy Holly in The Buddy Holly Story. He also has appeared in dozens of other films including Predator 2 and Point Break. If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual abuse, text "STRENGTH" to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 to be connected to a certified crisis counselor. Read the original article on People
Hindustan Times
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Gary Busey pleads guilty to sex offence at New Jersey convention, lawyer says he was ‘overcharged' due to celeb status
Actor Gary Busey has pleaded guilty to a sexual offence stemming from an appearance at a 2022 horror convention in New Jersey, according to his representatives and court records. Actor Gary Busey has pleaded guilty to a sexual offence. Gary Busey pleads guilty The 81-year-old Buddy Holly star's manager, Ron Sampson, said in an email Friday that the actor admitted to touching a woman's buttocks "over clothing during an 8-10 second photo op.' Busey entered a guilty plea to a single count of criminal sexual contact during a virtual hearing in state court in Camden on Thursday. What were the accusations The actor had been accused of inappropriately touching at least three women at the Monster-Mania Convention at the Doubletree Hotel in Cherry Hill, a South Jersey town and suburb of Philadelphia. Organizers of the event acknowledged at the time that an unnamed celebrity guest was "removed from the convention and instructed not to return" and that affected attendees were encouraged to contact police. Busey had been scheduled as a featured guest for all three days of the event. He was initially charged with two counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual contact, one count of attempted criminal sexual contact and one count of harassment. Busey's lawyer, Blair Zwillman, confirmed Friday that the other charges were dropped as part of a plea deal reached with prosecutors. The actor faces up to five years' probation and fines when he is sentenced 18 September. 'In my view Mr. Busey was 'overcharged' probably based on his star status,' Zwillman said in an email. 'He could have just as easily been charged with the disorderly persons offense of harassment by 'offensive touching'.' Spokespersons for Camden County prosecutors didn't immediately respond to an email seeking comment Friday. About Gary Busey Busey is widely known as a character actor, largely in supporting roles, though he came to attention and was nominated for an Oscar for best actor for playing the title role in the 1978 film The Buddy Holly Story.
