Timothy Busfield turns himself in to face child sexual abuse charges in New Mexico
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Key Points:
- Timothy Busfield, a 68-year-old Emmy-winning actor and director, turned himself in to New Mexico police following allegations of sexually abusing 11-year-old twin boys on the set of "The Cleaning Lady" between 2022 and 2024.
- Busfield faces two counts of criminal sexual contact with a minor and one count of child abuse; he is currently held without bail and his legal team asserts his innocence, stating he is determined to clear his name.
- The allegations emerged after a doctor reported suspected abuse in November 2024, with further disclosures in October 2025 revealing repeated inappropriate touching described by the children during forensic interviews.
- Busfield denied the allegations in a police interview but acknowledged possible tickling in a playful context
