Judge throws out child sex abuse charges against actor Timothy Busfield
Also reported by Guardian World, CBS News
Summary
A judge in New Mexico dismissed child sexual abuse charges against actor Timothy Busfield due to problems with how the prosecutors handled the case. Busfield has denied the accusations, which came from young actors he worked with on the TV show The Cleaning Lady.Key Facts
- Timothy Busfield, known for TV shows like The West Wing, faced four charges of criminal sexual contact of a child.
- The charges related to allegations from child actors on The Cleaning Lady, a show Busfield directed and produced.
- A New Mexico judge dismissed the charges, citing unfair actions by the prosecutor.
- The judge noted errors that affected the grand jury's decision to indict Busfield.
- prosecutors said children called Busfield "Uncle Tim" and claimed he touched them inappropriately over several years.
- Busfield's lawyers argue the accusations came after the children were fired and suggest it was an act of revenge.
- Busfield surrendered to police in January but was released while awaiting trial.
- The district attorney’s office is reviewing the judge’s dismissal decision to decide next steps.
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