Celebrity Big Brother winner Gary Busey charged with sex offences after alleged misconduct at film convention-Emily Bashforth-Entertainment – Metro

Gary Busey is famous for his roles in 70s and 80s blockbusters (Picture: Getty/REX)

Former Celebrity Big Brother star Gary Busey is facing sex offences charges following alleged incidents at a New Jersey film convention.

The American actor, 78, is best known for playing Buddy Holly in The Buddy Holly Story, a role he received an Academy Award nomination for.

He entered the Big Brother house in 2014 for the show’s 14th season and emerged victorious, while heavyweight boxer Audley Harrison finished in second place.

According to a statement from the Cherry Hill Police Department, Busey – full name William Gary Busey – is facing multiple charges, including two counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual contact.

Cherry Hill police say he is also facing a single count of fourth-degree attempted sexual assault, plus a single count of harassment.

Their full statement reads: ‘A California man is facing sexual offence charges stemming from incidents occurring at the annual Monster Mania Convention hosted by the Doubletree Hotel in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.

The actor is facing multiple charges of sex offences (Picture: Brett D Cove/Piqtured/Lnp/REX/Shutterstock)

‘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 offence.

‘On August 19, 2022 as a result of the investigation, Cherry Hill Police Detectives charged Gary Busey, 78, of Malibu California, with the following offences: 2 counts of Criminal Sexual Contact – 4th Degree, 1 count of Criminal Attempt/ Criminal Sexual Contact – 4th Degree, 1 count of Harassment – Disorderly Persons Offence.’

Investigations into the allegations against the actor – famous for appearing in 1980s blockbusters – are ongoing, with police urging anyone with information to contact them.

Busey was crowned winner of CBB in 2014 (Picture: REX/Shutterstock)

The alleged incidents in question are said to have taken place when Busey was scheduled as a featured guest for all three days of the Monster Mania Convention.

It remains unclear whether Busey has an attorney.

The Philadelphia Inquirer reported that Cherry Hill Township police received ‘multiple complaints’ about the actor’s behaviour at the event, with lieutenant Robert Scheunemann telling the publication: ‘It was about contact. It was about touching.’

Busey has appeared in other reality shows, including Dancing With The Stars in the US (Picture: Walt Disney Television)

Elsewhere, a spokesperson for the local county prosecutor’s office refused to comment on the charges.

Busey – whose acting credits includes Point Break, Under Siege, Lethal Weapon, and Predator 2 – has faced legal woes in the past, after authorities found cocaine and other narcotics in his Malibu home back in 1995.

More: Trending

He faced drug charges, including one count of cocaine possession, three counts of possession of marijuana, possession of hallucinogenic mushrooms and being under the influence of cocaine.

The movie star was arrested years later after being accused of sexually assaulting a female employee on set of the Celebrity Apprentice in 2011.

Busey’s reps and Cherry Hill Police have been contacted for comment.

Got a story?

If you’ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we’d love to hear from you.

MORE : ASAP Rocky charged with two counts of assault with a firearm after 2021 shooting

MORE : Cristiano Ronaldo cautioned by police after smashing child’s phone following Everton defeat

Entertainment – MetroRead More