Actor Timothy Busfield indicted on 4 counts of sexual contact with a child

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By MORGAN LEEFebruary 6, 2026 at 07:23 PM

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Actor Timothy Busfield, known for roles in "The West Wing" and "Field of Dreams," has been indicted on four counts of criminal sexual contact with a child in New Mexico. The allegations stem from his work as a director on the TV series "The Cleaning Lady" in recent years. Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman announced the indictment, following Busfield turning himself in to authorities in January and being released on his own recognizance. The initial criminal complaint from police alleges Busfield touched a boy inappropriately on two occasions when the boy was a child. Busfield denies the allegations, and his attorney states they will fight the charges, highlighting weaknesses in the state's evidence.

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