Actor Timothy Busfield accused of child sex abuse in New Mexico
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Key Points:
- New Mexico authorities issued an arrest warrant for director and Emmy-winning actor Timothy Busfield on charges of child sexual abuse, based on allegations from a child who claimed Busfield touched him inappropriately on the set of "The Cleaning Lady."
- The child reported incidents occurring between ages 7 and 8, with abuse allegedly happening multiple times between November 2022 and spring 2024; the child has been diagnosed with PTSD and anxiety related to the abuse.
- The investigation began in November 2024 after a doctor at the University of New Mexico Hospital alerted authorities, following a referral from a law firm; Warner Bros. conducted its own investigation but could not corroborate the claims.
- Busfield, known for roles in "The West Wing
