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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Susan Montoya Bryan and Morgan Lee

'West Wing' actor Timothy Busfield due in court on child sex abuse charges in New Mexico

Sexual Misconduct Timothy Busfield - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Emmy Award-winning actor Timothy Busfield is due in court for initial appearance Wednesday, a day after turning himself in to authorities to face charges of child sex abuse stemming from allegations that he inappropriately touched a minor on the set of a TV series he was directing in New Mexico.

Albuquerque police issued a warrant for his arrest last week on two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and one count of child abuse. A criminal complaint alleges the acts occurred on the set of the series “The Cleaning Lady,” which was filmed in Albuquerque.

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