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Actor Timothy Busfield's attorneys say an investigation undermines state's child sex abuse charges

Headline from ABC 11 Raleigh, on the newest of 3 developments

In the latest Timothy Busfield news, his attorneys told a court he should be released while he awaits the outcome of child sex abuse charges.

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  1. ‘West Wing’ actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in to face child sex abuse charges in New Mexico

    Headline from The Columbian ·

  2. District attorney to address Timothy Busfield child sex abuse case

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    Actor Timothy Busfield's attorneys say an investigation undermines state's child sex abuse charges

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  1. WHEC Rochester

    Actor Timothy Busfield accused of child sex abuse in New Mexico (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester'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. An investigator with the Albuquerque Police Department said in a criminal complaint Friday that the child reported that Busfield touched him inappropri…

  2. Deadline

    Timothy Busfield Charged With Child Sexual Abuse Of Boys On 'Cleaning Lady' Set (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Timothy Busfield is now facing charges of sex abuse of minors that were previously investigated to some extent by Warner Bros TV.

  3. Foxla

    'West Wing' actor Timothy Busfield accused of child sex abuse (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    Actor Timothy Busfield is accused of inappropriately touching a young boy multiple times on the set of “The Cleaning Lady.”

  4. Rolling Stone

    Actor Timothy Busfield Accused of Child Sex Abuse in Arrest Warrant (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Timothy Busfield has been accused of child sex abuse according to an arrest warrant issued against 'The West Wing' actor.

  5. Breitbart News

    'The West Wing' Actor Timothy Busfield Accused of Child Sex Abuse on Set of Fox TV Series 'The Cleaning Lady' (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News'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

  6. The Guardian

    Actor Timothy Busfield charged with child sexual abuse offense (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Emmy-winning actor and director allegedly touched child inappropriately on set of The Cleaning Lady TV series

  7. The Daily Caller

    Timothy Busfield Turns Himself In To Cops On Child Sex Charges (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Actor Timothy Busfield issued a statement of innocence before surrendering to law enforcement in New Mexico on child sex charges.

  8. CBS News

    Actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in following child sex abuse allegations in New Mexico (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday​, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."

  9. Variety

    Timothy Busfield Turns Himself in to Police in Child Sex Abuse Case (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Timothy Busfield has surrendered to police in Albuquerque, where he is accused of sexual abuse of a minor.

  10. Rolling Stone

    Timothy Busfield Turns Himself in, Denies Child Sex Abuse Claims: 'I Did Not Do Anything' (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Timothy Busfield turned himself in Tuesday after being charged with criminal sexual contact of a minor and child abuse in New Mexico

  11. Fox News

    Timothy Busfield turns himself in to police, promises to fight child sex abuse accusations (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Timothy Busfield surrendered to police in New Mexico, with the "Thirtysomething" actor denying allegations of child sex abuse and vowing to fight the accusations in court.

  12. ABC 11 Raleigh

    'West Wing' actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in to face child sex abuse charges in New Mexico (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)

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    ABC 11 Raleigh'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.

  13. Deadline

    See Timothy Busfield Mugshot On Child Sex Charges (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Police in New Mexico have released the mugshot of Timothy Busfield, who turned himself in today to face child sexual abuse charges Tuesday. See the photo here.

  14. 6ABC Philadelphia

    Actor Timothy Busfield accused of child sex abuse on the set of TV show in New Mexico (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

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    6ABC Philadelphia'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.

  15. Newsweek

    Actor Timothy Busfield surrenders, denies child sexual abuse claims (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Timothy Busfield has surrendered to New Mexico authorities after a warrant was issued on child abuse charges linked to alleged misconduct on “The Cleaning Lady.”

  16. Deadline

    Timothy Busfield Faces New Sexual Abuse Claim; DA Slams Warner Bros Probe (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    A new allegation of sexual abuse has been made against Timothy Busfield as the incarcerated Emmy winner prepares to appear in a New Mexico court.

  17. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Timothy Busfield faces new sexual abuse allegation involving 16-year-old girl (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    Emmy-winning actor Timothy Busfield, who has been charged with child sex abuse in New Mexico, faces a new allegation.

  18. Variety

    Timothy Busfield Appears in Court in Sex Abuse Case (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Timothy Busfield appeared via Zoom for his first court appearance on charges of sexual abuse against a 7-year-old boy on set.

  19. Breitbart News

    Actor Timothy Busfield Turns Himself in to Face Child Sex Abuse Charges in New Mexico (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News'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 Mexico.

  20. Bangor Daily News

    'West Wing' actor Timothy Busfield due in court on child sex abuse charges in New Mexico (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    Bangor Daily News's feed description

    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Emmy Award-winning actor Timothy Busfield is due in court for initial appearance Wednesday, a day after turning himself in to

  21. Variety

    Timothy Busfield Accused of Groping 16-Year-Old Actress as Prosecutors Seek to Keep Him in Jail (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Timothy Busfield faces an additional sexual misconduct allegation as prosecutors seek to hold him without bail pending trial.

  22. New York Post

    ‘West Wing’ actor Timothy Busfield faces shocking new sexual abuse claim by 16-year-old girl (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Timothy Busfield is now accused of sexually abusing a 16-year-old girl "several years ago" in Sacramento, Calif., per a pretrial detention motion filed on Wednesday.

  23. Rolling Stone

    Timothy Busfield Accused of Sexually Abusing Teen During Audition at His Theatre (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Timothy Busfield allegedly “kissed” a teen and “put his hands down her pants" several years ago in California

  24. The Hollywood Reporter

    New Sexual Abuse Allegation Against Timothy Busfield Disclosed in Prosecution Filing (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Prosecutors in New Mexico have detailed a new sex abuse allegation against actor and director Timothy Busfield, this one from Sacramento, California.

  25. Los Angeles Times

    Timothy Busfield faces new sex abuse accusation as he appears in court (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Timothy Busfield has been charged with criminal sexual contact of a minor and child abuse involving two child actors while he worked on 'The Cleaning Lady.'

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