Gary Busey charged with criminal sexual interference after New Jersey convention

Gary Busey faces four charges in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, following his trip to attend a horror convention in the city last weekend (via Variety). In a news release Saturday, the Cherry Hill Police Department said Busey has been charged with two counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual contact, one count of attempted fourth-degree criminal sexual contact and one count. of disorderly conduct of harassment. /p>

Cherry Hill Police responded to a report of sexual misconduct at the DoubleTree Hotel over the weekend. After a preliminary investigation into the charges, the 78-year-old actor was charged. Information on the specific incidents that occurred is currently limited, although the Cherry Hill Police Department says the investigation into Busey's behavior is ongoing. The ministry declined to provide further information at this time. It is currently unknown if Busey is staying in New Jersey or has returned to his home in Malibu.

Busey was in town to attend Monster-Mania, a biannual horror convention that held its 50th edition August 12-14 in Cherry Hill. The actor has been a regular at Monster-Mania events in the past, frequently snapping photos with fans and signing memorabilia related to his roles in horror films such as "Piranha 3DD" and the "Sharknado" films. At this year's event, he shared the bill with other actors, including Ralph Macchio, Tom Skerritt and Veronica Cartwright.

Busey has maintained a lower public profile in recent years, although he has drawn controversy for his support of former President Donald Trump (Busey appeared on 'The Celebrity Apprentice' with him). The Oscar nominee was recently seen in 'Reggie: A Depression Comedy' and currently has two films in pre-production: 'Rabere' and 'Not a Merry Christmas'.

IndieWire has reached out to representatives for Busey for comment.

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