West Wing Actor Timothy Busfield Surrenders Amid Child Abuse Allegations 2026
Timothy Busfield surrenders to New Mexico authorities over child abuse charges. The 'West Wing' actor denies all allegations as his mugshot is released.
He's determined to clear his name. Timothy Busfield, the Emmy-winning star of 'The West Wing', has officially surrendered to authorities in New Mexico following serious child sexual abuse allegations. His mugshot was released shortly after his custody was confirmed.
Timothy Busfield Child Abuse Allegations and Voluntary Surrender
According to the Bernalillo County District Attorney, Busfield is currently detained at the Metropolitan Detention Center. The charges stem from alleged incidents on the set of the Fox series 'The Cleaning Lady', involving twin boys he worked with. The warrant, reviewed by Entertainment Weekly, outlines two counts of criminal sexual contact and one count of child abuse.
The Defense: "Determined to Clear His Name"
Busfield isn't backing down. In a video obtained by TMZ, the actor stated he drove across the country to confront what he calls "lies." His attorney, Stanton Stein, highlighted that an independent investigation by Warner Bros. reportedly found "no corroborating evidence" of misconduct. "The claims are completely false, and we will fight this to the end," Stein asserted.
Meanwhile, his wife, Melissa Gilbert (Little House on the Prairie), has deactivated her social media but released a statement of support through a representative, confirming she stands by her husband during this family crisis.
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