Actor Timothy Busfield Surrenders Amid New Mexico Child Sex Abuse Allegations

Timothy Busfield, an Emmy Award-winning actor and director, surrendered to the police on Tuesday in New Mexico. This action followed an arrest warrant issued for allegations of child sex abuse. A representative from the Albuquerque Police Department confirmed his surrender to CBS News.

Details on the Charges Against Busfield

Busfield has been booked into the Metropolitan Detention Center in Bernalillo County on two counts of criminal sexual contact with a minor. The complaint, filed on Friday by an investigator, alleges that a child reported Busfield touching him inappropriately on the set of the TV series “The Cleaning Lady,” both in his directorial and acting roles. The allegations indicate that the incidents occurred between November 2022 and spring 2024.

Allegations Explained

• The child, who was 7 years old at the time, claimed Busfield touched him 3 to 4 times over his clothing.
• The boy recalled further inappropriate contact occurring 5 to 6 times when he was 8.
• Fear of retaliation from Busfield as the director prevented the child from speaking out initially.
• The twin brother of the initial complainant reported also being touched, though he did not specify the details.

Busfield’s Response to the Allegations

In a video interview with TMZ, the 68-year-old Busfield vehemently denied the accusations, labeling them as “all lies.” He stated, “I did not do anything to those little boys,” after driving 2,000 miles to Albuquerque. His attorney, Stanton “Larry” Stein, insisted that Busfield is innocent and determined to clear his name.

Impacts and Investigations

The allegations sparked an investigation initiated by a call from a doctor at the University of New Mexico Hospital, prompted by the children’s parents. According to the complaint, one of the boys has been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety related to the incidents, suffering from nightmares about Busfield.

Background Information on Timothy Busfield

Busfield is best known for his roles in notable productions such as “The West Wing,” “Field of Dreams,” and “Thirtysomething,” the latter earning him an Emmy Award in 1991. He is married to actress Melissa Gilbert, who has since deactivated her Instagram account amidst the unfolding allegations. Gilbert has expressed through a publicist that she will not make any public statements during the legal proceedings but will support her husband and family throughout this challenging time.

Further Developments

Warner Bros., the producer of “The Cleaning Lady,” conducted its own investigation into the allegations but could not corroborate them. The legal process continues as Busfield and his defense prepare to address these serious charges in court.

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