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 director and Emmy-winning actor Timothy Busfield on child sex abuse charges related to incidents reported by a child on the set of "The Cleaning Lady."
- The complaint alleges Busfield inappropriately touched the child multiple times when the child was 7 and 8 years old, with the abuse occurring between November 2022 and spring 2024.
- The child, diagnosed with PTSD and anxiety, reported fear of telling anyone due to Busfield's role as director, and the investigation began after a hospital referral in November 2024.
- Warner Bros., producer of "The Cleaning Lady," conducted its own investigation but could not corroborate the allegations; Busfield’s attorney and agent have not responded to
