Actor Timothy Busfield Indicted on Child Sex Abuse Charges

Grand jury charges Busfield with multiple counts of criminal sexual contact of a child

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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Actor and director Timothy Busfield has been indicted by a grand jury on child sex abuse charges following his arrest last month. Busfield is facing multiple counts of criminal sexual contact of a child, according to Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman. The district attorney's office stated that protecting children remains a top priority and they are committed to ensuring justice for victims.

Why it matters

The indictment of a high-profile actor on such serious charges raises concerns about child safety and the potential for abuse within the entertainment industry. It also highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement and prosecutors to aggressively pursue cases of alleged child sexual abuse.

The details

Busfield was arrested last month and ordered released by a judge. The Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office emphasized that protecting children remains a top priority and they are committed to doing everything possible to protect children and ensure justice for victims.

  • Busfield was arrested last month.
  • Busfield appeared before a judge and was ordered released.

The players

Timothy Busfield

An actor and director who has been indicted by a grand jury on multiple counts of criminal sexual contact of a child.

Sam Bregman

The Bernalillo County District Attorney who stated that protecting children remains a top priority for his office.

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What they’re saying

“District Attorney Sam Bregman emphasized that protecting children remains a top priority for his office. The Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office remains committed to doing everything possible to protect children and ensure justice for victims.”

— Sam Bregman, Bernalillo County District Attorney (ksro.com)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on whether to allow Busfield to remain released on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement and prosecutors to aggressively pursue allegations of child sexual abuse, even against high-profile individuals. It underscores the critical importance of protecting the most vulnerable members of society.