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A judge dismissed child sex abuse charges against actor Timothy Busfield citing prosecutor misconduct

Updated 2026-10-18 · told from many outlets at once

A New Mexico state court judge dismissed child sexual abuse charges against Timothy Busfield. Busfield was initially arrested on two counts of criminal sexual contact with a minor. A grand jury indicted him in February. Judge Montano found the prosecution lacked fairness and impartiality.

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