New Mexico judge orders release of actor Timothy Busfield from jail pending child sex abuse case
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MORGAN LEE and SAVANNAH PETERSJanuary 21, 2026 at 01:23 AM
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A New Mexico judge has ordered the release of actor Timothy Busfield from jail as he awaits trial on child sex abuse charges. Busfield faces two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and one count of child abuse. The order came after a hearing held on January 20, 2026, at the Bernalillo County Courthouse in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Busfield, known for his acting and directing work, was present at the hearing, as was his wife, actress Melissa Gilbert. The details surrounding the alleged offenses have not been fully disclosed.
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