Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Timothy Busfield Surrenders on Child Abuse Charges
Timothy Busfield, a well-known actor and director, turned himself in to face serious charges.
He is accused of touching two young boys in inappropriate ways while he was directing a TV show called 'The Cleaning Lady'.
The boys were 7 and 8 years old when these things happened.
They were scared to tell anyone because Busfield was in charge.
Busfield says he didn't do it and thinks the boys' mom is upset because her kids were not in the show anymore.
The TV show's company, Warner Bros., looked into the claims but couldn't prove they were true.
One of the boys has been very upset and has bad dreams because of what happened.
Busfield has said he will fight the charges and prove his innocence.
Timothy Busfield turned himself in to face child sex abuse charges in New Mexico.
He is accused of touching two young boys inappropriately on the set of 'The Cleaning Lady'.
The alleged incidents occurred between November 2022 and spring 2024.
Busfield denied the allegations, stating they are all lies and he will fight the charges.
One of the boys has been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety.
- Who
- Timothy Busfield, a director and Emmy Award-winning actor
- What
- Facing charges of criminal sexual contact of a minor and child abuse
- When
- Charges filed on January 9, 2024; investigation began in November 2024
- Where
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Why
- Allegations of inappropriate touching of a young boy on the set of 'The Cleaning Lady'
Prosecution
Defense
Allegations of Inappropriate Touching
Prosecution
The prosecution alleges that Timothy Busfield touched two young boys inappropriately on the set of 'The Cleaning Lady' between November 2022 and spring 2024.
Defense
Timothy Busfield denies the allegations, stating that they are all lies and that he will fight the charges to prove his innocence.
- Name
- Timothy Busfield
- Charges
- Two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and one count of child abuse
- Location
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- TV Series
- The Cleaning Lady
- Alleged Victims
- Two young boys (twins)
- Alleged Time Period
- November 2022 to spring 2024
- Investigation Start
- November 2024
- Producer
- Warner Bros.
Sources
Director Timothy Busfield turns himself in to face child sex abuse charges in New Mexico
'West Wing' actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in to face child sex abuse charges in New Mexico – Firstpost
‘Thirtysomething’ actor Timothy Busfield surrenders in child sex abuse case, pleads innocence
Timothy Busfield's mugshot released after he surrendered on child abuse case
