Judge dismisses child sex abuse charges against actor Timothy Busfield
Summary
A New Mexico judge dismissed criminal sexual contact charges against actor Timothy Busfield due to prosecutorial misconduct and errors in the grand jury process. The judge found that prosecutors did not fairly instruct the grand jury and withheld witnesses who could support Busfield's innocence.Key Facts
- Timothy Busfield was accused of criminal sexual contact with a child while directing the TV show "The Cleaning Lady."
- The allegations involved two twin boys who were removed from the show and claimed inappropriate touching.
- A grand jury indicted Busfield, but the judge later dismissed the charges because of unfair actions by prosecutors.
- Prosecutors failed to allow the grand jury to hear from key witnesses who could support Busfield’s defense.
- Busfield has denied the allegations and called them false and motivated by revenge.
- The judge ruled that the grand jury process violated laws designed to protect fairness and justice.
- Prosecutors have not yet decided if they will seek another indictment.
- Busfield was released from jail and has no previous history of similar allegations.
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