Actor Gary Busey, 81, was sentenced to two years’ probation after pleading guilty to inappropriately touching a woman during the Monster-Mania horror convention in New Jersey back in 2022. Prosecutors accused Busey of groping women during a photo shoot—grabbing two women’s buttocks and trying to unhook another’s bra while making inappropriate remarks. Initially, he denied everything, claiming the women fabricated the allegations. But in July 2025, he changed his plea and admitted to fourth-degree criminal sexual contact, specifically for touching a woman’s buttocks over her clothing. During the Zoom hearing, Busey at first seemed confused about whether he was pleading guilty until his attorneys quickly corrected him. Judge Gwendolyn Blue emphasized the seriousness of the offense and his past run-ins with the law, rejecting a request for fines only. As part of the sentence, Busey must avoid any contact with the victim. He has 45 days to appeal and can request probation be transferred to California. His lawyer said Busey is relieved the case is resolved and wants to move forward. Busey earned an Oscar nomination for The Buddy Holly Story (1978) and appeared in films like Lethal Weapon and Predator 2.