Actor Timothy Busfield, best known for his roles in TV series 'The West Wing' and 'Field of Dreams', has been indicted on four counts of sexual contact with a child under the age of 13. This shocking development comes after allegations were filed by police against him, which he has consistently denied.
According to investigators, the allegations are tied to Busfield's work as a director on the TV series "The Cleaning Lady" from 2022 to 2024. A boy reportedly came forward stating that Busfield touched his private areas over his clothing when he was 7 years old and again when he was 8, with the boy's twin corroborating these claims.
Busfield has been released from jail after a judge found no pattern of criminal conduct or similar allegations involving children in Busfield's past. However, he is now facing four counts of criminal sexual contact as per the grand jury indictment filed by Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman.
In response to the charges, Busfield's defense attorney Larry Stein stated that his client will "fight these charges at every stage" and looks forward to testing the state's case in open court. Stein also claimed that the grand jury declined to endorse grooming charges sought by prosecutors, highlighting what he considers as weaknesses in the prosecution's evidence.
Prosecutors have outlined what they claim was grooming behavior and abuse of power by Busfield over three decades, with medical findings and witness statements supporting their claims. However, they declined to comment on the specific accusations brought before the grand jury.
Busfield is set to face this serious allegation in court, with his lawyers accusing the boys' parents of coaching their children toward incriminating statements after they lost lucrative roles on the show. Assistant District Attorney Savannah Brandenburg-Koch has maintained that evidence of abuse against Busfield is strong and specific, with support from medical findings and the boys' therapist.
As the case unfolds, it remains to be seen how Busfield will respond to these charges and what the outcome may be for this renowned actor.
According to investigators, the allegations are tied to Busfield's work as a director on the TV series "The Cleaning Lady" from 2022 to 2024. A boy reportedly came forward stating that Busfield touched his private areas over his clothing when he was 7 years old and again when he was 8, with the boy's twin corroborating these claims.
Busfield has been released from jail after a judge found no pattern of criminal conduct or similar allegations involving children in Busfield's past. However, he is now facing four counts of criminal sexual contact as per the grand jury indictment filed by Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman.
In response to the charges, Busfield's defense attorney Larry Stein stated that his client will "fight these charges at every stage" and looks forward to testing the state's case in open court. Stein also claimed that the grand jury declined to endorse grooming charges sought by prosecutors, highlighting what he considers as weaknesses in the prosecution's evidence.
Prosecutors have outlined what they claim was grooming behavior and abuse of power by Busfield over three decades, with medical findings and witness statements supporting their claims. However, they declined to comment on the specific accusations brought before the grand jury.
Busfield is set to face this serious allegation in court, with his lawyers accusing the boys' parents of coaching their children toward incriminating statements after they lost lucrative roles on the show. Assistant District Attorney Savannah Brandenburg-Koch has maintained that evidence of abuse against Busfield is strong and specific, with support from medical findings and the boys' therapist.
As the case unfolds, it remains to be seen how Busfield will respond to these charges and what the outcome may be for this renowned actor.
This whole thing is just so sad... I feel bad for the two young boys who are now going through all this trauma. Four counts of sexual contact with a child? It's just unimaginable... Timothy Busfield was once a respected figure, but now his career and life will never be the same 
. The fact that he's denying everything doesn't make it any better 
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. And the defense claiming that the grand jury declined to endorse grooming charges... I don't know what to believe anymore 
. The medical findings and witness statements are a big part of the prosecution's case, but it's clear that this is more than just one person's word against another.
. Is there something we're missing? A way to prevent this kind of abuse from happening in the first place? I don't have all the answers, but I do know that this case needs to be taken seriously and that justice needs to be served 
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just when you think celebrities are above scrutiny... I mean, four counts of sexual contact with a child? that's some serious business. don't know if i'd wanna watch another episode of 'The Cleaning Lady' after this news broke... [
HOW COULD THIS BE HAPPENING TO SUCH A FAMOUS PERSON?!?! THE FACT THAT THERE ARE TWO BOYS WHO CAME FORWARD WITH THE SAME STORY IS CRAZY!!! 
It's time for some justice, and I hope he gets what's coming to him. 
. medical findings and witness statements are supposed to be proof of what really happened here, but we all know how those work out... fingers crossed justice is served (but honestly, i'm still trying to wrap my head around this)
This is a super tough spot for everyone involved - Timothy Busfield's fans, his family, and even the kids who are accusing him... 
. I'm not gonna sit here and speculate about what really went down or whether the parents coached their kids into making statements... but it's definitely not good for Busfield's rep 
. Can we wait for the court case to figure out what's true? 
, but now he's accused of doing some pretty crappy stuff with minors. Like, seriously, who does that? 
It's not like they're trying to save Busfield from getting roasted in court. 
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