West Wing actor Timothy Busfield indicted for sexual contact with child

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressFebruary 6, 2026 at 08:42 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 charges, announced by Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman, stem from Busfield's work as a director on the television series *The Cleaning Lady*. Busfield denies the allegations, which were initially filed by police. He turned himself in to authorities in January and was released on his own recognisance. His lawyer has stated that Busfield will fight the charges.

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