Timothy Busfield Child Sex Abuse Case Dismissed for Prosecutorial Misconduct
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- The child sexual abuse case against Timothy Busfield in New Mexico was dismissed by Judge Joseph Montano due to prosecutorial misconduct and violations of grand jury procedures.
- Busfield faced four counts of criminal sexual contact of a child related to allegations involving twin boys who appeared on the TV series The Cleaning Lady, which he directed.
- Prosecutors failed to call witnesses requested by the grand jury and did not properly instruct jurors, prompting the judge to criticize their lack of fairness and impartiality.
- Busfield’s attorneys argue the charges are baseless, citing a Warner Bros. investigation that found no evidence and a polygraph test he passed; the actor was also dropped by his talent agency following the accusations.
- The district attorney’s office is currently evaluating whether to refile charges, leaving the possibility of future legal action against Busfield open.
