Overview

• Judge Gwendolyn Blue issued the sentence Thursday during a virtual Camden County hearing where Busey did not speak.
• Busey admitted to criminal sexual contact for touching a woman’s buttocks over clothing during an 8–10 second photo op.
• Prosecutors agreed to dismiss three other charges under the plea deal after initially filing two criminal sexual contact counts, one attempted count, and one harassment count.
• Defense counsel sought only a monetary penalty, citing the 81-year-old actor’s health issues, but the court ordered probation.
• Convention organizers said a celebrity guest was removed and told not to return, and police bodycam video showed officers questioning Busey after multiple complaints.