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Actor Timothy Busfield indicted on child sexual contact charges

Actor Timothy Busfield indicted on child sexual contact charges

Summary

Actor Timothy Busfield has been charged in New Mexico with four counts of criminal sexual contact involving a child. The charges relate to allegations made by child actors he worked with on a TV series. Busfield denies the allegations and was released from custody pending trial.

Key Facts

  • Timothy Busfield, an Emmy-winning actor, has been indicted in New Mexico.
  • He faces four counts of criminal sexual contact related to child actors.
  • The allegations are from his time working on the Fox series "The Cleaning Lady."
  • A grand jury indictment replaced earlier charges from last month.
  • Each felony charge could lead to six years in prison if convicted.
  • Busfield surrendered to authorities and was released on his own recognizance.
  • His defense team argues the charges are unsupported by evidence.
  • Busfield’s lawyer claims the prosecution is not based on facts or law.
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