‘The West Wing’ actor facing child sex abuse charge
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Key Points:
- Authorities in New Mexico have 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 TV series "The Cleaning Lady."
- The complaint states the abuse occurred when the child was 7 and 8 years old, between November 2022 and spring 2024, and the child has since been diagnosed with PTSD and anxiety.
- The investigation began in November 2024 after a doctor at the University of New Mexico Hospital was alerted, and although Warner Bros. conducted its own inquiry, it could not corroborate the allegations.
- Busfield’s attorney and agent have not responded to requests for comment, and the
