Timothy Busfield accused of child sex abuse in New Mexico
Los Angeles Times••entertainment
Key Points:
- New Mexico authorities have issued an arrest warrant for actor Timothy Busfield on charges of child sexual abuse, accusing him of inappropriately touching two child actors during his time on the Fox series "The Cleaning Lady."
- The allegations stem from incidents occurring between 2022 and 2024, involving two brothers who were minors on the show's set; one child has been diagnosed with PTSD and anxiety linked to the alleged abuse.
- Warner Bros. Television and Fox have stated they take such allegations seriously and are cooperating with law enforcement, while an internal investigation was initiated after an anonymous tip about inappropriate conduct by Busfield.
- Busfield, known for roles in "Thirtysomething" and "The West Wing," denied explicit recollection of the incidents but acknowledged
