Coverage dated January 9, 2026 to January 13, 2026

‘West Wing’ actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in amid child sex abuse allegations

Headline from Fox32 Chicago, on the newest of 2 developments

A warrant for the Emmy Award-winning actor's arrest was issued on Friday.

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Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

Jan 10, 2026
Actor Timothy Busfield faces child sex abuse charge in New Mexico
Headline from CBS News ·
Jan 13, 2026Newest
‘West Wing’ actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in amid child sex abuse allegations
Headline from Fox32 Chicago ·

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CBS News
Actor Timothy Busfield faces child sex abuse charge in New Mexico (opens CBS News)
Published Jan 9, 2026
CBS News's feed description
Timothy Busfield is known for appearances in "The West Wing," "Field of Dreams" and "Thirtysomething."
ABC 7 New York
Actor Timothy Busfield accused of child sex abuse on the set of TV show in New Mexico (opens ABC 7 New York)
Published Jan 9, 2026
ABC 7 New York's feed description
Authorities in New Mexico issued an arrest warrant Friday for director and Emmy Award-winning actor Timothy Busfield to face a child sex abuse charge.
Entertainment Weekly
'West Wing' actor Timothy Busfield accused of child sex abuse, warrant issued for his arrest (opens Entertainment Weekly)
Published Jan 9, 2026
Entertainment Weekly's feed description
'The West Wing' star Timothy Busfield has been accused of child sex abuse, and New Mexico authorities have issued a warrant for his arrest.
Seattle Times
Actor Timothy Busfield accused of child sex abuse in New Mexico (opens Seattle Times)
Published Jan 9, 2026
Seattle Times's feed description
Authorities in New Mexico have issued an arrest warrant for director and Emmy Award-winning actor Timothy Busfield to face a child sex abuse charge.
ABC 7 Chicago
'West Wing' actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in to face child sex abuse charges in New Mexico (opens ABC 7 Chicago)
Published Jan 12, 2026
ABC 7 Chicago's feed description
Director and Emmy Award-winning actor Timothy Busfield turned himself in to authorities on Tuesday to face child sex abuse charges in New Mexico.
Fox32 Chicago
‘West Wing’ actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in amid child sex abuse allegations (opens Fox32 Chicago)
Published Jan 13, 2026
Fox32 Chicago's feed description
A warrant for the Emmy Award-winning actor's arrest was issued on Friday.
ABC 17 Mid-Missouri
Director Timothy Busfield turns himself in to New Mexico authorities after being sought on child sex abuse charges (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)
Published Jan 12, 2026
ABC 17 Mid-Missouri's feed description
By Associated Press Director and Emmy Award-winning actor Timothy Busfield turned himself to authorities on Tuesday to face child sex abuse charges in New Mexico. His apprehension comes after authorities in Albuquerque issued a warrant for his arrest on Jan.
ABC 7 Los Angeles
Director Timothy Busfield turns himself in to face child sex abuse charges in New Mexico (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)
Published Jan 12, 2026
ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description
Director and Emmy Award-winning actor Timothy Busfield turned himself to authorities on Tuesday to face child sex abuse charges in New Mexico.
Foxla
'West Wing' actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in to cops, denies child sex abuse charges (opens Foxla)
Published Jan 12, 2026
Foxla's feed description
Emmy-winning actor Timothy Busfield has surrendered to New Mexico authorities to face charges of child sex abuse involving two young brothers on the set of "The Cleaning Lady."
The Hollywood Reporter
Timothy Busfield Turns Himself in on Child Sex Abuse Charges, Says He “Did Not Do Anything Wrong” (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published Jan 12, 2026
The Hollywood Reporter's feed description
Timothy Busfield has turned himself in to authorities in New Mexico after facing a warrant for his arrest on child sex abuse charges.
Los Angeles Times
Timothy Busfield surrenders to police in New Mexico amid child sex abuse allegations (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Jan 12, 2026
Los Angeles Times's feed description
Timothy Busfield, the 'West Wing' actor who is accused of child sex abuse, is officially in police custody. Police confirmed that the Emmy winner turned himself in on Tuesday.
Kokomo Tribune
'West Wing' actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in to face child sex abuse charges in New Mexico | Nation/World News (opens Kokomo Tribune)
Published Jan 12, 2026
Kokomo Tribune's feed description
Emmy Award-winning actor Timothy Busfield turned himself in Tuesday to authorities in New Mexico to face child sex abuse charges. This comes after Albuquerque police issued an arrest warrant on
WHDH Boston
‘West Wing’ actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in to face child sex abuse charges in New Mexico - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)
Published Jan 13, 2026
WHDH Boston's feed description
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Director and Emmy Award-winning actor Timothy Busfield turned himself to authorities on Tuesday to face child sex abuse charges in New
Las Vegas Review-Journal
‘West Wing’ actor turns himself in to face child sex abuse charges in New Mexico (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Published Jan 13, 2026
Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description
Director and Emmy Award-winning actor Timothy Busfield turned himself to authorities on Tuesday to face child sex abuse charges in New Mexico stemming from allegations that he inappropriately touched a minor on the set of a TV series he was directing.

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