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Arrest Warrant Issued for Actor Timothy Busfield Over Child Sexual Abuse Allegations

Published January 10, 2026, 16:03
Arrest Warrant Issued for Actor Timothy Busfield Over Child Sexual Abuse Allegations

Actor Timothy Busfield, known for his role in “The West Wing,” is facing serious allegations of child sexual abuse. An arrest warrant has been issued against him by the Albuquerque Police Department in New Mexico, for two counts of sexual contact with a minor and one count of child abuse. The allegations concern incidents that occurred on the set of “The Cleaning Lady,” where Busfield worked as a director, with two 11-year-old siblings as the victims. According to testimonies, the incidents began when the children were seven years old and involve inappropriate behavior, manipulation, and sexual contact. Busfield denies the charges, claiming any physical contact was playful and occurred in front of others. One of the minors has been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress and anxiety disorder.