Celebrity Big Brother winner Gary Busey charged with sex offences at film convention
Reality TV star and action film actor Gary Busey is facing sex offence charges relating to alleged incidents at a horror film convention in New Jersey, a police department has confirmed
Gary Busey has been charged with four counts by a New Jersey police department
American actor and Celebrity Big Brother winner Gary Busey is facing charges which include two counts of criminal sexual contact.
The 78-year-old, known for his roles in 1980s and 1990s action films, is facing sexual assault charges relating to alleged incidents at a film convention in New Jersey.
In a statement, the Cherry Hill Police Department said that Busey, from California, has been charged with two counts of criminal sexual contact- fourth degree, one count of criminal attempt/ criminal sexual contact – 4th degree and one count of harassment – disorderly persons offense.
The statement in full read: “A California man is facing sexual offense charges stemming from incidents occurring at the annual Monster Mania Convention hosted by the Doubletree Hotel in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.
Gary won Celebrity Big Brother, the UK version, in 2014
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Gary is known for roles in 1980s blockbusters
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“During the weekend of the event, August 12th-14th, 2022, Cherry Hill Police responded to the Doubletree Hotel, 2349 West Route 70, for the report of a sex offense.”
“On August 19th, 2022 as a result of the investigation, Cherry Hill Police Detectives charged Gary Busey, 78, of Malibu California, with the following offenses: 2 counts of Criminal Sexual Contact – 4th Degree, 1 count of Criminal Attempt/ Criminal Sexual Contact – 4th Degree, 1 count of Harassment – Disorderly Persons Offense.”
The force urged anyone with additional information for the investigation to contact them.
He has appeared in Predator 2 and other action films
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As well as Celebrity Big Brother, Gary appeared on Dancing with the Stars, in the US
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Busey was Oscar nominated for his role as Buddy Holly in The Buddy Holly Story, and went on to appear in Eye of The Tiger, Lethal Weapon, Predator 2, Point Break and Under Siege, among other Hollywood films.
He won Celebrity Big Brother in 2014 and has appeared in other reality shows such as Dancing with the Stars in the US.
Busey’s representative has been approached for comment.
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