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Albuquerque, New Mexico — Emmy Award–winning actor and director Timothy Busfield is facing serious legal trouble after being charged with two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor, along with child abuse allegations.
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The charges stem from incidents reportedly involving child actors during the production of the Fox television series “The Cleaning Lady” in Albuquerque.
According to court records, the Albuquerque Police Department launched an investigation in November 2024 after responding to a report at the University of New Mexico Hospital. Medical staff there raised concerns that the children involved may have been groomed, prompting further inquiry by authorities.
Initially, the two children told hospital personnel that there was no sexual activity. However, they described uncomfortable physical interactions, stating that Busfield—referred to by them as “Uncle Tim”—would tickle their stomachs and legs despite their objections.
During subsequent interviews, the children alleged that Busfield touched them inappropriately over their clothing while on set, specifically in private areas.
Busfield later spoke with investigators, saying he did not recall the alleged incidents. He reportedly stated that if such actions occurred, he had no memory of them, adding that physical affection was not unusual behavior for him. He also claimed that his family had maintained a friendly relationship with the children, including exchanging holiday gifts, and suggested the accusations were motivated by resentment after the children were not rehired for a later season.
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Police interviews with witnesses revealed that the on-set special education teacher assigned to supervise the minors occasionally lost track of the children during filming.
Warner Bros., the studio behind the series, conducted its own internal investigation but concluded that the allegations could not be confirmed, as stated in the affidavit.
Court documents also indicate that Busfield had faced similar accusations in 1994 and 2012, though no formal charges were filed in those cases.
As of Friday evening, official court records show that Busfield has not been taken into custody. While records list a residence in Albuquerque, it remains unclear whether he lives there permanently.
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Timothy Busfield is known for his roles in several well-known films, including Field of Dreams, Little Big League, Revenge of the Nerds, Stripes, Striking Distance, and Sneakers.
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