Timothy Busfield indicted on 4 counts of sexual contact with a child
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The development comes two weeks after Busfield was released from jail in New Mexico while he awaits trial on child sexual abuse charges.
A grand jury in New Mexico has indicted actor Timothy Busfield on four counts of criminal sexual contact with a child.
Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman announced the indictment Friday in a press release.
“As with all criminal proceedings, Mr. Busfield is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. This case will proceed through the judicial process and is expected to move forward to trial,” Bregman said. “The case will be prosecuted by the Special Victims Unit of the Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office.”
Bregman emphasized that “protecting children remains a top priority for his office” and the Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office “remains committed to doing everything possible to protect children and ensure justice for victims.”
The development comes two weeks after Busfield was released from jail in New Mexico while he awaits trial on child sexual abuse charges.
Bernalillo County District Court Judge David A. Murphy rejected New Mexico prosecutors’ bid to keep Busfield, 68, detained. The prosecutors had outlined what they said was grooming behaviour and abuse of power by the Thirtysomething actor over three decades.
Busfield’s charges stem from allegations he inappropriately touched a minor on the set of the TV series, The Cleaning Lady, that he was directing in New Mexico.
Busfield’s lawyers argued the actor wasn’t a danger to the community and shouldn’t be behind bars while he awaits trial.
