Timothy Busfield Removed from ‘You Deserve Each Other’ Following Allegations
Timothy Busfield has been removed from the cast of Amazon MGM’s upcoming romantic comedy, *You Deserve Each Other*, amid serious allegations of child sexual abuse. The film, which is based on Sarah Hogle’s bestselling 2020 novel, stars Meghann Fahy and Penn Badgley. It tells the story of an engaged couple attempting to sabotage their wedding while rediscovering their love for each other.
Details of the Allegations
Busfield played the character Bernie, the father of Fahy’s character, Naomi. However, his involvement in the film has been significantly impacted by an arrest warrant issued on January 9 related to conduct involving children during his work on *The Cleaning Lady*, a Fox drama. After turning himself in to the authorities in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Busfield faces serious charges.
- Two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor.
- Charges of child abuse related to allegations involving two male minors.
Past Allegations
This is not the first time Busfield has faced allegations of sexual misconduct. In previous incidents:
- He was accused of groping a teenage girl auditioning at the B Street Theatre in Sacramento, California.
- A 17-year-old extra from the 1994 film *Little Big League* made claims against him, which he settled.
- In 2012, another woman alleged that he groped her on a date, but no charges were filed.
Impact on Career
In light of these accusations, Busfield’s talent agency, Innovative Artists, has terminated their partnership with him. Additionally, a guest appearance he made on *Law & Order: SVU* has been removed from airing. His next court appearance is scheduled for January 20, where he will attend a pretrial detention hearing.
Release Information
The release date for *You Deserve Each Other* has not been announced. The film’s production and promotional efforts are likely to be affected as the controversy surrounding Busfield unfolds.
