Judge orders release of actor Timothy Busfield pending child sex abuse case

The Guardian - World NewsEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressJanuary 21, 2026 at 01:13 AM

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Emmy-winning actor Timothy Busfield has been ordered released from jail pending a child sex abuse case. The order was issued Tuesday by state district court judge David Murphy following a detention hearing. Busfield faces charges related to allegations of inappropriately touching a minor. The alleged incident occurred while Busfield was working as a director on the set of the television series, "The Cleaning Lady." Further details about the case and the reasons for Busfield's release were not specified in the provided information.

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