Authorities in New Mexico have issued an arrest warrant for actor and director Timothy Busfield, charging him with alleged child sex abuse, according to official reports.
Busfield, 68, known for his work on television series such as The West Wing and Thirtysomething, as well as directing episodes of the Fox series The Cleaning Lady, is the subject of an arrest warrant signed by a judge in Albuquerque.
Allegations and Charges
The warrant stems from a criminal complaint filed by an investigator with the Albuquerque Police Department.
Authorities allege that Busfield inappropriately touched a minor on multiple occasions when the victim was between 7 and 8 years old while working on the set of The Cleaning Lady.
The child’s mother reportedly informed Child Protective Services that the incidents occurred multiple times between November 2022 and spring 2024.
Busfield is charged with two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor.
The complaint identifies the child only by initials and notes that the alleged victim has been diagnosed with anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Investigation Timeline
According to authorities, the investigation began in November 2024 after a doctor at the University of New Mexico Hospital reported concerns to police.
Initial interviews did not lead to charges at that time, but the case was later reopened after further information came to light in 2025.
Responses and Status
Busfield’s representatives, including his attorney and agent, have not publicly responded to requests for comment as of this writing.
The warrant does not mean Busfield has been arrested or convicted.
An arrest warrant signifies that a judge found probable cause based on the complaint filed by law enforcement. Legal proceedings and due process will follow in the New Mexico court system.
Context and Next Steps
At this stage, the allegations remain unproven in court.
In the U.S. legal system, an arrest warrant and charges indicate that authorities believe there is sufficient evidence to proceed to criminal prosecution, but they do not constitute a conviction.
Further updates, including any court appearances, official statements, or outcomes, will be reported as information becomes available.
