Timothy Busfield's child sex indictment dismissed in New Mexico
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 10:38 · Archive
A New Mexico judge has dismissed child sex abuse charges against actor Timothy Busfield, citing prosecutorial misconduct.
A New Mexico judge has dismissed the child sex abuse indictment against actor Timothy Busfield. State District Judge Joseph Montano cited prosecutorial misconduct and errors that undermined the grand jury proceedings when throwing out the charges.
Busfield, 69, had been accused of inappropriately touching twin boys on the set of the TV series The Cleaning Lady, which he was directing in Albuquerque between 2022 and 2024. One boy told investigators Busfield touched his private areas over his clothing on two occasions when he was aged 7 and 8. His twin brother also reported being touched, though did not specify where.
Busfield's attorney, Amanda Fayerberg, said her client was 'relieved and grateful' after reading the judge's decision. Prosecutors have not yet decided whether to seek another indictment. His wife, actress Melissa Gilbert, 62, marked the dismissal by quoting Willy Wonka on Instagram: 'So shines a good deed in a weary world'.
How it is being reported
- Melissa Gilbert cryptically quotes Willy Wonka after husband Timothy Busfield’s child sex abuse charges are dismissed“So shines a good deed in a weary world,” Gilbert posted after a New Mexico judge tossed the indictment against the actor.New York Post · 17 Oct, 10:27
- Melissa Gilbert quotes Willy Wonka in cryptic missive as child sex charges against West Wing star husband Timothy Busfield are droppedMelissa Gilbert celebrated the dramatic dismissal of husband Timothy Busfield's child sex charges by quoting Willy Wonka's famous line.Daily Mail · 17 Oct, 03:15
In this story: Timothy Busfield · Melissa Gilbert · Joseph Montano · Amanda Fayerberg · New Mexico · Albuquerque
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