West Wing actor Timothy Busfield indicted for sexual contact with child

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.

Actor Timothy Busfield has been indicted in New Mexico on four counts of criminal sexual contact of a child, according to the Bernalillo County District Attorney's office. The charges stem from alleged incidents occurring between November 2022 and Spring 2024 on the set of the TV series "The Cleaning Lady," which Busfield directed and acted in. A criminal complaint alleges Busfield touched a child actor on private areas over his clothing on multiple occasions, and the child's twin brother also reported being touched. Busfield has denied the allegations, claiming they are "all lies" and vowing to fight the charges. Albuquerque prosecutors have cited a pattern of alleged sexual misconduct, including a past allegation of abuse involving a 16-year-old girl in Sacramento. Busfield is known for his roles in "The West Wing," "Field of Dreams," and "Thirtysomething."

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.