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The authorities are New Mexico An arrest warrant was issued Friday for director and Emmy Award-winning actor Timothy Busfield, who faces child sex abuse charges.
An investigator with the Albuquerque Police Department filed a criminal complaint in support of the allegation, which said a child reported Busfield touched him inappropriately. The actions allegedly took place on the set of “The Cleaning Lady,” a TV show that Bousfield directed and starred in.
The child said the first incident occurred when he was 7 years old, and Bousfield touched him three or four times. Bousfield allegedly touched him five or six times on one occasion when he was 8 years old.
The child’s mother reported child protective services The abuse occurred between November 2022 and the spring of 2024, according to the complaint.
Bousfield’s attorneys and attorneys did not immediately respond to emails seeking comment late Friday.
The arrest warrant, signed by a judge, states the charge involves two counts of criminal sexual contact with a minor.
The child, identified only by his initials, was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety, according to the complaint. A social worker documented his condition, saying he had had nightmares about Bousfield touching him and was awakened.
The child was reportedly afraid to tell anyone because Busfield was the director and he feared he would be angry with him.
“The Cleaning Lady” aired on Fox for four seasons, ending in 2025. The show stars Elodie Yung as a Cambodian doctor who comes to the United States. USA In order to treat his son’s illness, he witnessed mob killings and eventually became a cleaner for organized crime.
The show is produced by Warner Bros., which conducted its own investigation into the abuse allegations but was unable to substantiate them, according to the complaint.
Busfield is known for her roles in “The West Wing,” “30” and “Field of Dreams.”
His wife is actress Melissa Gilbert; an email sent to her publicist was not immediately returned.