Actor Timothy Busfield has turned himself in to New Mexico police amid child abuse allegations involving two young actors.
Timothy Busfield in police custody
Accused of child sexual abuse
Denies allegations in video statement
Claims charges are based on falsehoods
Investigations reportedly found no evidence
His wife publicly supports him
Timothy Busfield, an Emmy-winning actor, surrendered to police in New Mexico following allegations of sexually abusing two child actors on the set of the Fox drama “The Cleaning Lady.”
Busfield turns himself in to authorities
Law enforcement confirmed that the 68-year-old actor voluntarily went to the Metro Detention Center. He will be booked based on an arrest warrant. Busfield has a history of notable roles in series like “The West Wing” and “Thirtysomething.”
In a video released by TMZ, Busfield stated he plans to confront the accusations, calling them “horrible” lies. He learned of the warrant and traveled 2,000 miles to turn himself in.
Details of the allegations against Busfield
A warrant was issued for Busfield’s arrest on two counts of criminal sexual contact with a minor and one count of child abuse. The allegations involve inappropriate touching of two brothers while he directed the show.
The children’s mother reported the suspected abuse to child protective services in October 2025, claiming it occurred from November 2022 to spring 2024. A police investigation began after a doctor reported alleged abuse.
Responses from Busfield and his legal team
Busfield’s attorney stated the actor is innocent and intent on clearing his name. He also mentioned that earlier investigations found no proof of misconduct.
While Busfield faces new allegations, he previously had accusations of sexual assault in the 1990s and 2012. His wife, Melissa Gilbert, has removed her social media profile but continues to support him during this time.
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