Timothy Busfield faces new sex abuse accusation as he appears in court
Los Angeles Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Timothy Busfield, 68, appeared in New Mexico court facing charges of two felony counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and one count of child abuse, accused of inappropriate touching of two child actors on the set of "The Cleaning Lady."
- Prosecutors allege a pattern of predatory conduct dating back to 1994, including a prior settled lawsuit involving a 17-year-old extra and a recent report of abuse at B Street Theatre approximately 25 years ago.
- Warner Bros. conducted an internal investigation after anonymous complaints but found no evidence of misconduct; however, prosecutors claim the investigation was incomplete and key witnesses were not interviewed.
- Busfield turned himself in after a warrant was issued, with prosecutors alleging he delayed surrender by traveling from
