Actor Timothy Busfield Arrested After Federal Manhunt for Child Abuse Charges

Actor Timothy Busfield Surrenders to Authorities

• actor Timothy Busfield, known for "The West Wing" and "30-something," surrendered to US Marshals and the FBI in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
• 🚨 Busfield, 68, was sought after a judge issued a warrant for his arrest on charges of sexually assaulting two children.
• 🚗 He stated in a video obtained by TMZ that he drove 2,000 miles to confront "lies" and denied any wrongdoing.

Allegations and Investigation Details

• 🔍 The investigation, active for months, stems from allegations by two boys who were 7 and 8 years old in 2022 while working on the television show "The Cleaning Lady."
• 📅 The alleged inappropriate touching occurred over a period from 2022 through 2024, with the investigation beginning in 2024 when a doctor contacted police.
• ⚖️ Busfield faces charges including two counts of criminal sexual contact with a minor and one count of child abuse.
• 🗣️ Busfield reportedly told police he might have tickled the boys, suggesting the accusations could be revenge from the boys' mother.

Public Statements and Background

• 💍 Busfield is married to actress Melissa Gilbert, known for "Little House on the Prairie."
• 💬 Gilbert released a statement through her publicist expressing her support for her husband and stating she will address the public at an appropriate time.
• 🎬 Busfield also appeared in the movie "Field of Dreams."