Timothy Busfield Wanted for Child Sex Abuse Charges in New Mexico

Allegations Against Timothy Busfield

• 🚨 An arrest warrant has been issued for actor and director Timothy Busfield in New Mexico on allegations of child sex abuse.
• 🎯 He is wanted on two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and one count of child abuse.

Investigation Details

• 🔍 The investigation began in November 2024 after a doctor at the University of New Mexico hospital reported suspected sexual abuse and grooming.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Court documents indicate the allegations involve two 11-year-old twins who were child actors on the Fox series "The Cleaning Lady" in 2024.
• 👆 One alleged victim claims the incidents started when he and his brother were 7 years old, involving unwanted touching.

Busfield's Statements and Context

• 📞 Busfield reportedly told investigators by phone that physical contact with the twins while filming was possible, but he did not remember the boys or the specific incidents.
• 🗣️ He also claimed that the twins' mother might have been seeking revenge because the boys were not invited back for the show's final season.
• 🎭 The actor, known for "Field of Dreams" and "The West Wing," worked on "The Cleaning Lady" as a director from 2022 to 2025.
• 💍 Busfield is married to actress Melissa Gilbert, who previously posted against child sex abuse on social media.
• ⚠️ The allegations against Busfield are still under investigation.