Summary
Actor Timothy Busfield was charged with sexually abusing two boys on the set of a TV series in New Mexico. He appeared in court and is in custody, denying the allegations and claiming they are false. A hearing is scheduled to decide if he can be released on bail.
Key Facts
- Timothy Busfield is accused of sexually abusing two boys on the set of "The Cleaning Lady."
- He faces two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and one count of child abuse.
- Busfield, who is 68, denies the accusations and claims they are false.
- A court appearance was made, and a bail hearing is set for January 20.
- Prosecutors claim the alleged abuse occurred while Busfield worked on the TV show as a director and executive producer.
- Busfield's lawyer argues the allegations are revenge for the boys being removed from the series.
- The boys called Busfield "Uncle Tim" and reported being touched inappropriately.
- Court documents mention one boy suffering from PTSD and anxiety as a result.
