Judge orders release of actor Timothy Busfield from jail pending child sex abuse case in New Mexico

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1. Fox News

   Timothy Busfield held without bail in New Mexico child sex abuse case ↗ (opens Fox News)

   Published Jan 13, 2026

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   Timothy Busfield surrendered to New Mexico authorities on child sex abuse charges after an arrest warrant was issued for "The West Wing" actor, who denies the allegations.

2. Deadline

   Timothy Busfield Doesn't Enter Plea At First Hearing In Child Sexual Abuse Case ↗ (opens Deadline)

   Published Jan 13, 2026

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   Facing years behind bars, Timothy Busfield made a brief appearance in a New Mexico court today on charges of child sex abuse

3. The Columbian

   Actor-director Timothy Busfield ordered held without bond in New Mexico child sex abuse case ↗ (opens The Columbian)

   Published Jan 14, 2026

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   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Emmy Award-winning actor Timothy Busfield was ordered held without bond at his first court appearance Wednesday, a day after turning himself in to face charges of child sex abuse s

4. New York Post

   Timothy Busfield’s attorneys say an investigation undermines state’s child sex abuse charges ↗ (opens New York Post)

   Published Jan 16, 2026

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   Emmy Award-winning actor Timothy Busfield’s attorneys told a court Friday he should be released while he awaits the outcome of child sex abuse charges against him because an independent investigation undermined the state’s allegations, the parents of his accusers have a history of fraud and dishones…

5. Deadline

   Timothy Busfield Wants Out Of Jail On Child Sex Abuse Charges ↗ (opens Deadline)

   Published Jan 16, 2026

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   With strong support from thirtysomething cast mates & more, Timothy Busfield

6. NBC News

   Timothy Busfield due in court for detention hearing in child sex abuse case ↗ (opens NBC News)

   Published Jan 19, 2026

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   Emmy-winning actor Timothy Busfield will appear in court on Tuesday for a hearing to determine whether he will remain in a New Mexico jail or be released pending trial on child sex abuse charges

7. ABC 7 New York

   Actor Timothy Busfield due in court for pretrial detention hearing ↗ (opens ABC 7 New York)

   Published Jan 19, 2026

   Same headline from 4 more outlets

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   Actor Timothy Busfield, who was arrested on charges of alleged criminal sexual contact of a minor and child abuse, is due in court on Tuesday.

8. FOX 35 Orlando

   Timothy Busfield can be released pending trial, judge rules ↗ (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

   Published Jan 20, 2026

   Same headline from 11 more outlets

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   A judge has ordered that actor Timothy Busfield be released from jail during a detention hearing on child sex abuse charges.

9. 6ABC Philadelphia

   Actor Timothy Busfield released from custody pending trial in child abuse case ↗ (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

   Published Jan 20, 2026

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   Actor Timothy Busfield, who was arrested on charges of alleged criminal sexual contact of a minor and child abuse, was in court on Tuesday.

10. WMUR

    Judge orders release of actor Timothy Busfield from jail pending child sex abuse case in New Mexico ↗ (opens WMUR)

    Published Jan 20, 2026

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    A judge has ordered actor Timothy Busfield to be released from jail during a detention hearing on child sex abuse charges.

11. WTOP Washington DC

    ‘West Wing’ actor Timothy Busfield released from New Mexico jail pending trial ↗ (opens WTOP Washington DC)

    Published Jan 20, 2026

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    A judge ordered that actor Timothy Busfield be released from jail pending trial on child sex abuse charges, at a detention hearing Tuesday.

12. NBC 6 South Florida

    Judge orders release of Timothy Busfield from jail pending child sex abuse case ↗ (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

    Published Jan 20, 2026

    Same headline from 1 more outlet

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    A judge has ordered that actor Timothy Busfield be released from jail during a detention hearing on child sex abuse charges.

13. Just the News

    Judge orders release of actor Timothy Busfield from New Mexico jail pending child sex abuse trial ↗ (opens Just the News)

    Published Jan 20, 2026

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    Busfield turned himself in to authorities last week over allegations that he sexually abused two children on the set of the Fox series, “The Cleaning Lady,” which he directed and acted in. An arrest warrant was issued for the actor earlier this month.

14. Rolling Stone

    Timothy Busfield Released From Custody After Child Abuse Arrest ↗ (opens Rolling Stone)

    Published Jan 20, 2026

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    After a week in custody, Timothy Busfield was ordered to be released from an Albuquerque jail after being arrested on charges of child sex abuse.

15. New York Post

    Timothy Busfield to be released from jail while he faces child sex abuse charges — as wife Melissa Gilbert sobs ↗ (opens New York Post)

    Published Jan 20, 2026

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    A judge ordered Timothy Busfield to be released from jail Tuesday as his sobbing wife, Melissa Gilbert, mouthed "thank you, God" during a detention hearing Tuesday after the actor and director was charged with child sex abuse.

16. The Columbian

    New Mexico judge orders release of actor Timothy Busfield from jail pending child sex abuse case ↗ (opens The Columbian)

    Published Jan 20, 2026

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    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A judge ordered that actor Timothy Busfield be released from jail pending trial on child sex abuse charges, at a detention hearing Tuesday.

17. KOB 4

    Timothy Busfield to be released from jail ↗ (opens KOB 4)

    Published Jan 20, 2026

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    Actor and Director Timothy Busfield appeared in court Tuesday for his pre-trial detention hearing.

18. Los Angeles Times

    Timothy Busfield to be released from jail pending child sex abuse trial ↗ (opens Los Angeles Times)

    Published Jan 20, 2026

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    Timothy Busfield is not required to remain in police custody as he awaits trial for alleged child sex abuse in New Mexico, a judge ordered Tuesday.

19. Fox News

    Timothy Busfield to be released from custody in New Mexico child sex abuse case ↗ (opens Fox News)

    Published Jan 20, 2026

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    Timothy Busfield, who is charged with child sex abuse, underwent psychosexual evaluation before being held without bail, according to court documents filed Jan. 17.

20. CBS News

    Actor Timothy Busfield ordered released from jail pending trial in child sex abuse case in New Mexico ↗ (opens CBS News)

    Published Jan 20, 2026

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    A judge has ordered that actor Timothy Busfield be released from jail during a detention hearing on child sex abuse charges.

21. Newsweek

    Actor Timothy Busfield released pending trial on child sex abuse charges ↗ (opens Newsweek)

    Published Jan 20, 2026

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    A judge ordered actor Timothy Busfield released pending trial in a child sex abuse case tied to his work on a TV series.

22. Deadline

    Timothy Busfield's Detention Fate Decided In Child Sex Abuse Case ↗ (opens Deadline)

    Published Jan 20, 2026

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    Facing years in state prison if found guilty, Timothy Busfield won't have to stay behind bars as his child sex abuse case moves forward

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