Actor Timothy Busfield accused of child sex abuse on the set of TV show in New Mexico
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Key Points:
- Authorities in New Mexico 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 reported inappropriate touching on the set of "The Cleaning Lady."
- The child, who was 7 and 8 years old at the times of the alleged incidents, reported multiple instances of abuse between November 2022 and spring 2024, and has been diagnosed with PTSD and anxiety.
- The investigation began in November 2024 following a report from a doctor at the University of New Mexico Hospital, and Warner Bros. conducted its own investigation but could not corroborate the allegations.
- Busfield's attorney and agent have not responded to requests for comment, and the actor is known for
