Actor Timothy Busfield charged with child sexual abuse offense

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Associated PressJanuary 12, 2026 at 03:53 PM

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Actor and director Timothy Busfield is facing child sexual abuse charges in New Mexico following a criminal complaint filed by Albuquerque police. The complaint alleges that Busfield inappropriately touched a child actor on the set of "The Cleaning Lady" between November 2022 and spring 2024, when the child was seven and eight years old. The child reported the incidents to his mother, who then contacted child protective services. An investigation began in November 2024, and the child has since been diagnosed with PTSD and anxiety. Warner Bros., the production company for "The Cleaning Lady," conducted its own investigation but was unable to corroborate the allegations. Busfield's attorney and agent have not yet responded to requests for comment.

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Elodie Yung 30% Fox 35% Melissa Gilbert ×240% University of New Mexico Hospital 40% Warner Bros 45% Child Protective Services (CPS) 50% Albuquerque Police Department 60% The Cleaning Lady ×270% New Mexico ×275% Timothy Busfield ×995%

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