Actor Timothy Busfield indicted in New Mexico on child sex abuse charges

The Guardian - World NewsEN 2 min read 100% complete by Sara BraunFebruary 6, 2026 at 07:23 PM

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Actor Timothy Busfield has been indicted in New Mexico on four counts of criminal sexual contact of a child, according to the Bernalillo County District Attorney's office. The charges stem from alleged incidents occurring between November 2022 and Spring 2024 on the set of the TV series "The Cleaning Lady," which Busfield directed and acted in. A criminal complaint alleges Busfield touched a child actor on private areas over his clothing on multiple occasions, and the child's twin brother also reported being touched. Busfield has denied the allegations, claiming they are "all lies" and vowing to fight the charges. Albuquerque prosecutors have cited a pattern of alleged sexual misconduct, including a past allegation of abuse involving a 16-year-old girl in Sacramento. Busfield is known for his roles in "The West Wing," "Field of Dreams," and "Thirtysomething."

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