Judge Dismisses Charges Against Actor Busfield; Questions Prosecution Case
New Mexico court dismisses Busfield indictment following arrest and February charges.
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Timothy Busfield Indictment Dismissal
Actor Timothy Busfield's indictment on four counts of criminal sexual contact with a minor was dismissed by a New Mexico judge due to prosecutorial misconduct in grand jury proceedings, including failure to properly instruct the grand jury on witness procedures and unlawful withholding of evidence.
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New Mexico judge dismisses indictment against actor Timothy Busfield
A New Mexico judge dismissed an indictment against actor and director Timothy Busfield on four counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor. The judge ruled that prosecutors failed to act in a fair and impartial manner during grand jury proceedings. The dismissal was issued following a hearing on September 25 after Judge Joseph Montano determined that Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman violated grand jury statutes by failing to properly instruct the jury on witness procedures and unlawfully withholding evidence requested by grand jurors.
Arrest warrant issued for Timothy Busfield in January 2026
An arrest warrant was issued on January 9, 2026 for Timothy Busfield following allegations of inappropriate sexual contact with two 11-year-old boys on the set of 'The Cleaning Lady.' Busfield surrendered to authorities on January 13, 2026.
Timothy Busfield indicted on child sexual abuse charges in February
Actor Timothy Busfield was indicted in February 2026 on four felony counts of criminal sexual contact with a minor. The charges related to allegations that he had inappropriate sexual contact with two 11-year-old boys while serving as director and executive producer on the Fox television series 'The Cleaning Lady.' Busfield pleaded not guilty to all charges and repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.
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