US EditionActor and director Timothy Busfield faces sexual assault charges
Timothy Busfield faces two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and one count of child abuse involving 11-year-old twins on the set of The Cleaning Lady, authorities said.
- Timothy Busfield surrendered to authorities after a Jan. 9 warrant alleged unlawful sexual conduct with two siblings, his lawyer confirmed.
- Authorities say the probe traces back to medical staff concerns logged in November 2024, after a University of New Mexico Hospital physician alerted Albuquerque Police Department and the children's mother filed a report in October 2025 alleging abuse from November 2022 to spring 2024.
- Victims and a social worker say the child identified by initials reports nightmares and PTSD after Busfield allegedly touched two child actors, twin brothers, over clothing.
- Bernalillo County records show Timothy Busfield faces two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and one count of child abuse and remains in remand until first appearance.
- Warner Bros. Television said it investigated and `could not substantiate the claims`, while Busfield denied the allegations amid witnesses reporting lapses in on-set supervision.
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Timothy Busfield introduces himself to the US police. An arrest warrant is issued against the actor and director. He is accused of sexual assault on minors and child abuse.
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