Timothy Busfield Faces New Sexual Abuse Claim; DA Slams Warner Bros Probe
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Key Points:
- Timothy Busfield, an Emmy-winning actor and director, faces multiple child sexual abuse charges and is scheduled for a court appearance in New Mexico; authorities have filed to keep him detained, citing ongoing danger to the community.
- A new allegation emerged involving a 16-year-old girl in Sacramento who accused Busfield of sexual abuse during an audition years ago, adding to previous accusations from two boys linked to his work on the Fox drama The Cleaning Lady.
- Prosecutors criticized Warner Bros. for limited cooperation and delayed response during the investigation, accusing the studio of failing to interview key witnesses and hindering law enforcement efforts.
- Busfield has denied all allegations, asserting his innocence and suggesting that at least some accusations stem from personal vendettas, while previous
