Actor Timothy Busfield Faces Child Abuse Charges

0:00On March 13th, here's the latest in entertainment and celebrity news. Emmy-winning actor and director Timothy Busfield faces serious charges after a grand jury indicted him on four counts of criminal sexual contact with. A child. The 68-year-old, known for roles in the West Wing in 30-something, is accused of abusing twin boys age 7 and 8 on the set of the, show the cleaning lady in Albuquerque. He was arrested on January 13th and has denied all the allegations. Four women have now shared stories with police of unwanted groping and assault by Busfield dating back from 1993 to 2000. One was a 16-year-old theater intern in Sacramento when it happened, and others described similar aggressive encounters on sets or at his. Theater. They came forward right after his arrest, saying the boys' case felt too familiar. These women told detectives the incidents left them shocked and scared, with some facing threats to their careers in film if they resisted. One apprentice recalled constant harassment and whispers that she had no talent and didn't

1:03belong in the business. Another tried reporting to police back then, but got little help. Busfield's lawyer points out that, witnesses from those times, denying seeing anything wrong, and he's worked with hundreds of kids over decades without. Other complaints. The defense also notes the boys' attorney claim they were fired after refusing advances. A judge ruled Busfield eligible for release from jail during pretrial hearings, with his wife Melissa Gilbert showing support in court. His trial is set for May 2027 in New Mexico, as the case continues to unfold. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor. Press play. Put your head down. The sound is already there. S-O-L-I-S-O-L-P-L-O-D.com.