Timothy Busfield Indicted on Four Counts of Child Sex Abuse
Timothy Busfield Indicted on Four Counts of Child Sex Abuse
Former West Wing star Timothy Busfield faces four counts of criminal sexual contact of a child in New Mexico, as he maintains his innocence amid ongoing legal proceedings.
Timothy Busfield, 68, was indicted Friday by a Bernalillo County grand jury on four counts of criminal sexual contact of a child. The charges stem from alleged on-set incidents involving twin boys who worked with him on the Fox drama The Cleaning Lady. Busfield was arrested last month and released from custody on January 20 after surrendering to Albuquerque law enforcement the week prior. He has repeatedly denied the accusations, calling them “horrible lies.”
Investigators say the alleged misconduct occurred on the TV set during Busfield’s time as an executive producer and frequent director. The indictment notes the four counts relate to incidents involving only one of the boys, and observers say the alleged conduct included inappropriate touching and tickling on the set. The period covered by the charges spans two windows: October 19, 2022 to September 10, 2023, and September 11, 2023 to May 30, 2024. Busfield’s attorney has described the indictment as not unexpected and said the actor will aggressively fight the charges, asserting that Busfield is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
In a statement to media outlets, Busfield’s civil attorney echoed the legal defense strategy, noting that a grand jury indictment, while a significant procedural step, does not equate to a conviction. The case now moves through the New Mexico legal system, with Busfield facing a high-profile courtroom battle as more details emerge. The public will be watching closely to see how the facts are established and how the defense responds in court.
