Actor Timothy Busfield Indicted for Criminal Sexual Contact with Minor

Busfield faces four counts related to alleged incidents on set of "The Cleaning Lady"

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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Actor and director Timothy Busfield has been indicted by a grand jury in New Mexico on four counts of criminal sexual contact with a minor. The investigation began in 2024 after children reported that Busfield had touched them inappropriately while on the set of the TV show "The Cleaning Lady". Busfield turned himself in to police after an arrest warrant was issued, and was released on pre-trial supervision after a judge denied a request to hold him without bail.

Why it matters

The allegations against Busfield, a well-known actor, raise concerns about on-set safety and the protection of child actors. The case also highlights the ongoing issue of sexual abuse of minors and the need for thorough investigations and accountability.

The details

According to court documents, the investigation into the sexual abuse allegations against Busfield began in 2024. Children who were interviewed in a safe house setting told police that Busfield had touched them in "private areas" while they were on the set of the TV show "The Cleaning Lady". Following the investigation, Albuquerque police issued an arrest warrant for Busfield, who later turned himself in. Busfield was booked into the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center but was later released with pre-trial supervision after a judge denied a request by the district attorney to hold him without bail.

  • The investigation into the allegations against Busfield began in 2024.
  • Busfield was indicted by a grand jury in New Mexico in February 2026.

The players

Timothy Busfield

An actor and director who has been indicted on four counts of criminal sexual contact with a minor.

Albuquerque Police Department

The law enforcement agency that investigated the allegations against Busfield and issued an arrest warrant.

Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center

The jail where Busfield was booked after turning himself in, before being released on pre-trial supervision.

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What’s next

Busfield's next court date has not yet been scheduled.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing issue of sexual abuse of minors and the need for thorough investigations and accountability, even for high-profile individuals in the entertainment industry.