Hollywood actor Timothy Busfield, who gained prominence for his show Thirtysomething, even receiving a Primetime Emmy Award, has landed in legal trouble. The actor has been reportedly indicted by a grand jury on multiple counts of criminal sexual contact with a child. The indictment is followed by his arrest in New Mexico recently.<h2>Timothy Busfield indicted on child sex abuse charges?</h2>According to report of Deadline, Timothy's main lawyer said the indictment has been on child sex&nbsp;abuse claims. County District Attorney Sam Bregman made public the indictment against Busefield. The attorney added, "As the saying goes, a grand jury will indict a ham sandwich. What is deeply concerning is that the District Attorney is choosing to proceed on a case that is fundamentally unsound and cannot be proven at trial. The detention hearing exposed fatal weaknesses in the State’s evidence gaps that no amount of charging decisions can cure."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/ghooskhor-pandat-row-fwice-expresses-objection-to-film-s-title-call-it-offensive-and-derogatory-1770403580041">Ghooskhor Pandat row: FWICE expresses objection to film's title, call it 'offensive' and 'derogatory'</a>&nbsp;"This prosecution appears driven by something other than the facts or the law. Mr Busfield will fight these charges at every stage and looks forward to testing the State’s case in open court—where evidence matters—not behind closed doors.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/jumanji-star-karen-gillan-and-josh-hutcherson-to-star-in-a-supernatural-thriller-1770374046180">Karen Gillan and Josh Hutcherson to star in a Supernatural thriller?</a><h2>Timeline of Timothy Busefield being charged with child sex abuse</h2>Reportedly, on January 9, Timothy Busfield was charged with two counts of criminal sexual contact with a minor and child abuse from alleged incidents involving two minor boys on the New Mexico set of the Fox/Warner Bros TV series The Cleaning Lady.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/zayn-malik-reveals-biggest-solo-tour-days-after-fifth-studio-album-announcement-1770382032648">Zayn Malik reveals biggest solo tour days after fifth studio album announcement</a>&nbsp;Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman announced the indictment, stating Busefield faces multiple felony counts of criminal sexual contact of a child. The district attorney’s office emphasised in a statement that “protecting children remains a top priority” and that the office is “committed to doing everything possible to protect children and ensure justice for victims.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/mana-shankara-vara-prasad-garu-ott-chiranjeevi-venkatesh-starrer-to-premiere-on-this-date-1770370177833">Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu OTT: Chiranjeevi starrer to premiere on THIS date</a><h2>Previous case of sexual assault against Timothy Busefield</h2>This is not the first time a case against Timothy Busefield has come out. Busfield has been accused of sexual assault against four children and one adult, once in 1994, once in 2012, and three times in 2026.&nbsp;The 1994 case resulted in a settlement for the alleged victim. The 2026 allegations resulted in him being arrested and also dropped by talent agency Innovative Artists. He denied the allegations through his lawyer.

Timothy Busfield, best known for his role in the renowned show Thirtysomething, has reportedly been indicted on charges of child sex abuse. Read to know more details. 

Hollywood actor Timothy Busfield, who gained prominence for his show Thirtysomething, even receiving a Primetime Emmy Award, has landed in legal trouble. The actor has been reportedly indicted by a grand jury on multiple counts of criminal sexual contact with a child. The indictment is followed by his arrest in New Mexico recently. Timothy Busfield indicted on child sex abuse charges? According to report of Deadline, Timothy's main lawyer said the indictment has been on child sex abuse claims. County District Attorney Sam Bregman made public the indictment against Busefield. The attorney added, "As the saying goes, a grand jury will indict a ham sandwich. What is deeply concerning is that the District Attorney is choosing to proceed on a case that is fundamentally unsound and cannot be proven at trial. The detention hearing exposed fatal weaknesses in the State’s evidence gaps that no amount of charging decisions can cure." Also Read: Ghooskhor Pandat row: FWICE expresses objection to film's title, call it 'offensive' and 'derogatory' "This prosecution appears driven by something other than the facts or the law. Mr Busfield will fight these charges at every stage and looks forward to testing the State’s case in open court—where evidence matters—not behind closed doors.” Also Read: Karen Gillan and Josh Hutcherson to star in a Supernatural thriller? Timeline of Timothy Busefield being charged with child sex abuse Reportedly, on January 9, Timothy Busfield was charged with two counts of criminal sexual contact with a minor and child abuse from alleged incidents involving two minor boys on the New Mexico set of the Fox/Warner Bros TV series The Cleaning Lady. Also Read: Zayn Malik reveals biggest solo tour days after fifth studio album announcement Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman announced the indictment, stating Busefield faces multiple felony counts of criminal sexual contact of a child. The district attorney’s office emphasised in a statement that “protecting children remains a top priority” and that the office is “committed to doing everything possible to protect children and ensure justice for victims.” Also Read: Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu OTT: Chiranjeevi starrer to premiere on THIS date Previous case of sexual assault against Timothy Busefield This is not the first time a case against Timothy Busefield has come out. Busfield has been accused of sexual assault against four children and one adult, once in 1994, once in 2012, and three times in 2026. The 1994 case resulted in a settlement for the alleged victim. The 2026 allegations resulted in him being arrested and also dropped by talent agency Innovative Artists. He denied the allegations through his lawyer.

Timothy Busfield, best known for his role in the renowned show Thirtysomething, has reportedly been indicted on charges of child sex abuse. Read to know more details.&nbsp;

Thirtysomething actor Timothy Busfield indicted in child sex abuse case; Here's what we know

Actor Timothy Busfield is in police custody, and the first mugshot of the director has been released. The actor from The West Wing has been accused of sexually assaulting two minors.&nbsp;The actor is facing two counts of criminal sexual contact with a minor and one count of child abuse.<h2>Timothy Busfield's mugshot released.</h2>On Jan 13, the actor surrendered himself at the Metro Detention Centre over allegations of sexually assaulting 11-year-old twin boys.&nbsp;Hours after Busfield surrendered to police, Bernalillo County's Metropolitan Detention Centre released the mugshot of the director from&nbsp;&nbsp;"Timothy Busfield has turned himself in at the Metro Detention Center. He will be booked on his warrant," Gilbert Gallegos, Director of Communications for Albuquerque Police Department, said in a statement.

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The arrest was made four days after the Albuquerque Police Department issued an arrest warrant for Busfield on Jan. 9.&nbsp;<h2>Timothy Busfield denies allegations: " They're all lies, and I did not do anything.''</h2>Before his arrest, Busfield shared in a video saying that he had not done anything wrong."I got the call Friday night, I had to get a lawyer. Saturday I got in the car, drove 2,000 miles to Albuquerque. I'm gonna confront these lies. They're horrible," he said.&nbsp;"They're all lies and I did not do anything to those little boys and I'm gonna fight it. I'm gonna fight it with a great team, and I'm gonna be exonerated, I know I am, because this is all so wrong and all lies," he added.<h2>What are the allegations against Busfield?</h2>The actor is facing serious charges of sexual assault. As per the report filed, the 68-year-old actor has been accused by two 11-year-old twin boys who worked on the TV series The Cleaning Lady in 2022.Timothy had worked with the two twin boys on the series The Cleaning Lady, which he directed.&nbsp;One of the boys allegedly told investigators that the director touched his “private areas” when he was seven years old. He said the same thing happened again when he was eight.&nbsp;The matter came to light when parents learned about Busfield's involvement with various women and minors. He was told that the director had been “handsy” with multiple women.&nbsp;After learning this, the mother asked her sons about any uncomfortable things or if anyone touched them while they were working on the show with the director.&nbsp;To this, the children allegedly responded by asking, ‘You mean like Uncle Tim?.’"

Actor and director Timothy Busfield, who is married to Melissa Gilbert,  has been accused of sexually assaulting minor boys on the set of the TV series The Cleaning Lady. 

Actor Timothy Busfield is in police custody, and the first mugshot of the director has been released. The actor from The West Wing has been accused of sexually assaulting two minors. The actor is facing two counts of criminal sexual contact with a minor and one count of child abuse. Timothy Busfield's mugshot released. On Jan 13, the actor surrendered himself at the Metro Detention Centre over allegations of sexually assaulting 11-year-old twin boys. Hours after Busfield surrendered to police, Bernalillo County's Metropolitan Detention Centre released the mugshot of the director from "Timothy Busfield has turned himself in at the Metro Detention Center. He will be booked on his warrant," Gilbert Gallegos, Director of Communications for Albuquerque Police Department, said in a statement.

Actor and director Timothy Busfield, who is married to Melissa Gilbert, &nbsp;has been accused of sexually assaulting minor boys on the set of the TV series The Cleaning Lady. However, the actor had denied all the allegations.&nbsp;

Timothy Busfield's mugshot released after he surrendered on child abuse case

American actor Timothy Busfield is facing serious charges. The actor, known for his role as Danny Concannon on The West Wing, is facing two counts of criminal sexual contact with a minor and one count of child abuse.&nbsp;On Friday (Jan. 9), an arrest warrant was issued against the actor by the Albuquerque Police Department in New Mexico. The 68-year-old actor has been accused by two 11-year-old twin boys who worked on the TV series The Cleaning Lady in 2022.&nbsp;<h2>What accusations is Timothy Busfield facing from the two actors?</h2>Actor and director Timothy Busfield is facing serious allegations from two twin boys who worked on the series The Cleaning Lady, which was directed by Busfield.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/o-romeo-teaser-out-shahid-kapoor-vishal-bhardwaj-collaboration-promises-a-a-tale-of-revenge-romance-1768031232755">O'Romeo teaser out! Shahid Kapoor starrer promises a a tale of revenge romance</a>&nbsp;According to People, the parents of the boys told Officer Marvin Kirk Brown, who issued the warrant, that the boys were child actors on the show, which ran from January 2022 to June 2025.&nbsp;One of the boys allegedly told investigators that Busfield touched his “private areas” when he was seven years old. He said the same thing happened again when he was eight.&nbsp;Busfield allegedly “grew closer to the boys," and tell the children to call him Uncle Tim, the warrant alleged.&nbsp;Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/minneapolis-ice-shooting-billie-eilish-condemns-fatal-killing-of-renee-nicole-1768019091200">Minneapolis ICE shooting: Billie Eilish condemns fatal killing of Renee Nicole</a>&nbsp;<h2>How did the parents discover the alleged sexual abuse?</h2>According to the warrant, the father of the twins learned about multiple sexual assault allegations against Busfield involving various women and minors. He was told that Busfield had been “handsy” with multiple women.&nbsp;After parents learned about Timothy's alleged actions, they mother asked her sons, who were 11-years-old that time.&nbsp;According to the warrant, the mother asked her sons, who were eleven years old at the time, if anyone had ever touched them in a manner that made them feel uncomfortable. The children allegedly responded by asking, ‘You mean like Uncle Tim?.’"&nbsp;The child has also told the interviewer that Busfield touched him on his ‘’poop and pee area'' over his clothing.&nbsp;Police first learned about the alleged sexual abuse in 2024, when the parents were advised to take the children to the University of New Mexico Hospital (UNMH). The investigation began on Nov. 1, 2024, after a doctor at UNMH alerted police to the alleged sexual abuse.&nbsp;The officer spoke with the children, and they did not talk about sexual contact. Hence, the case did not meet their acceptance criteria at that time.&nbsp;<h2>What did Timothy say about the accusation?</h2>Officer Brown has discussed the allegations with Busfield over the phone as part of the investigation.&nbsp;He was, “ask[ed] Timothy if he ever had any physical contact with these boys and if he ever picked them up and tickled them.”&nbsp;The affidavit added, “Timothy said it was highly likely that he would have.”&nbsp;Taking back said claims, Busfield said, ''I don’t really remember picking those boys up. Uh, I remember picking up the boy who followed them. I’d pick him up, and he’d be giggling, and that would sort of get him ready to act. … I don’t remember those boys. No, I don‘t, I don’t actually, I don’t remember it, it, if it happened, I don’t remember overtly tickling the boys ever, but it wouldn’t be uncommon for me.”

Actor and director Timothy Busfield is facing serious allegations from two twin boys who worked on the series The Cleaning Lady, which was directed by Busfield.

American actor Timothy Busfield is facing serious charges. The actor, known for his role as Danny Concannon on The West Wing, is facing two counts of criminal sexual contact with a minor and one count of child abuse. On Friday (Jan. 9), an arrest warrant was issued against the actor by the Albuquerque Police Department in New Mexico. The 68-year-old actor has been accused by two 11-year-old twin boys who worked on the TV series The Cleaning Lady in 2022. What accusations is Timothy Busfield facing from the two actors? Actor and director Timothy Busfield is facing serious allegations from two twin boys who worked on the series The Cleaning Lady, which was directed by Busfield. Also read: O'Romeo teaser out! Shahid Kapoor starrer promises a a tale of revenge romance According to People, the parents of the boys told Officer Marvin Kirk Brown, who issued the warrant, that the boys were child actors on the show, which ran from January 2022 to June 2025. One of the boys allegedly told investigators that Busfield touched his “private areas” when he was seven years old. He said the same thing happened again when he was eight. Busfield allegedly “grew closer to the boys," and tell the children to call him Uncle Tim, the warrant alleged. Also read: Minneapolis ICE shooting: Billie Eilish condemns fatal killing of Renee Nicole How did the parents discover the alleged sexual abuse? According to the warrant, the father of the twins learned about multiple sexual assault allegations against Busfield involving various women and minors. He was told that Busfield had been “handsy” with multiple women. After parents learned about Timothy's alleged actions, they mother asked her sons, who were 11-years-old that time. According to the warrant, the mother asked her sons, who were eleven years old at the time, if anyone had ever touched them in a manner that made them feel uncomfortable. The children allegedly responded by asking, ‘You mean like Uncle Tim?.’" The child has also told the interviewer that Busfield touched him on his ‘’poop and pee area'' over his clothing. Police first learned about the alleged sexual abuse in 2024, when the parents were advised to take the children to the University of New Mexico Hospital (UNMH). The investigation began on Nov. 1, 2024, after a doctor at UNMH alerted police to the alleged sexual abuse. The officer spoke with the children, and they did not talk about sexual contact. Hence, the case did not meet their acceptance criteria at that time. What did Timothy say about the accusation? Officer Brown has discussed the allegations with Busfield over the phone as part of the investigation. He was, “ask[ed] Timothy if he ever had any physical contact with these boys and if he ever picked them up and tickled them.” The affidavit added, “Timothy said it was highly likely that he would have.” Taking back said claims, Busfield said, ''I don’t really remember picking those boys up. Uh, I remember picking up the boy who followed them. I’d pick him up, and he’d be giggling, and that would sort of get him ready to act. … I don’t remember those boys. No, I don‘t, I don’t actually, I don’t remember it, it, if it happened, I don’t remember overtly tickling the boys ever, but it wouldn’t be uncommon for me.”

Actor and director Timothy Busfield has been accused of sexually assaulting minor boys on the set of the TV series The Cleaning Lady. Here's what we know about the case so far.&nbsp;

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