Actor Timothy Busfield accused of child sex abuse on the set of TV show in New Mexico
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Key Points:
- New Mexico authorities issued an arrest warrant for Timothy Busfield, director and Emmy-winning actor, on charges of child sexual abuse based on allegations from a minor who claimed Busfield touched him multiple times between ages 7 and 8.
- The alleged incidents occurred on the set of the TV series "The Cleaning Lady," which Busfield directed and acted in; the child's mother reported the abuse to Child Protective Services, stating it happened between November 2022 and spring 2024.
- The child, diagnosed with PTSD and anxiety, expressed fear of reporting the abuse due to Busfield's role as director, and a social worker documented the child's nightmares and distress related to the incidents.
- The investigation started in November 2024 after a doctor at
