Timothy Busfield's lawyers say investigation undermines New Mexico child sex abuse charges
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Key Points:
- Timothy Busfield, Emmy-winning actor, is seeking release while awaiting trial on child sex abuse charges, with his attorneys arguing an independent investigation and a polygraph test undermine the allegations.
- Busfield was arrested on charges related to inappropriate touching of a minor on the set of "The Cleaning Lady" in New Mexico and is currently held without bond pending a detention hearing.
- The accusations involve two twin boys who claimed Busfield touched them inappropriately when they were 7 and 8 years old, but Busfield's lawyers contend the claims arose after the boys lost roles on the show, suggesting a retaliatory motive.
- Defense filings highlight a history of fraud and dishonesty by the accusers' parents and reference a Warner Bros
