Timothy Busfield Wants Out Of Jail On Child Sex Abuse Charges
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Key Points:
- Timothy Busfield, known for his role in thirtysomething, strongly denies child sex abuse charges and opposes prosecutors' efforts to keep him jailed pre-trial, citing lack of credible evidence and character support.
- His attorneys argue that independent investigations, polygraph results, and community testimonials undermine the prosecution's case and assert that constitutional rights require his release under appropriate conditions.
- Busfield faces two felony counts related to alleged misconduct with two minor actors from The Cleaning Lady, with potential prison time of up to ten years if convicted.
- The actor surrendered to authorities in Albuquerque on January 13 and remains in custody without bond, with a pre-trial detention hearing scheduled for January 20.
- Letters from colleagues and a clinical assessment
