Timothy Busfield Charges Dismissed
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A New Mexico judge has dismissed an indictment against “West Wing” and “Field of Dreams” actor Timothy Busfield that accused him of criminal sexual contact with a child, citing prosecutorial misconduct and errors that undermined the grand jury process.
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A New Mexico judge dismissed an indictment against actor/director Timothy Busfield on Friday.1
The dismissal was based on prosecutorial misconduct and errors that undermined the grand jury process, according to the ruling.23
The case involved allegations from when Busfield was directing the TV series 'The Cleaning Lady' from 2022 to 2024.24
Prosecutors are reviewing their options and have not yet decided whether to pursue another indictment against Busfield.24
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Sources cited (7)
- Judge tosses Timothy Busfield's indictment on child sex abuse charges Fox News, 16 Oct
- Timothy Busfield’s child sex abuse charges dismissed by judge New York Post, 16 Oct
- Judge dismisses child sex abuse charges against actor Timothy Busfield CBS News, 16 Oct
- Judge throws out child sex abuse charges against actor Timothy Busfield BBC, 17 Oct
- Judge dismisses child sexual abuse charges against actor Timothy Busfield Global News, 19 Oct
- Child sex abuse charges against actor Timothy Busfield dismissed by judge The Guardian, 17 Oct
- Judge tosses indictment against actor Timothy Busfield ABC News (US), 16 Oct
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The indictment against him, reviewed by the BBC, said that on or between 19 October 2022 and 10 September 2023, Busfield "touched or applied force to the intimate parts" of one of the unnamed boys when he was under the age of 13.
State District Judge Joseph Montano granted a defense motion to toss the charges in a decision released Friday.
Prosecutors said Friday they were reviewing the decision and had not yet decided whether to pursue another indictment.
The case stems from when Busfield was directing the TV series “The Cleaning Lady” from 2022 to 2024.
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New Mexico District Court Judge Joseph Montano dismissed actor and director Timothy Busfield’s indictment on child sexual abuse charges. The judge granted Busfield's motion to throw out the grand jury indictment, which included four counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor. However, the ruling allows prosecutors to potentially bring new charges against Busfield in the future.
Judge tosses Timothy Busfield's indictment on child sex abuse charges →A New Mexico judge dismissed child sex abuse charges against actor Timothy Busfield, citing prosecutorial misconduct. The case stemmed from allegations by the parents of two twin boys who claimed Busfield inappropriately touched their children while he was directing “The Cleaning Lady” in Albuquerque from 2022 to 2024. Judge Joseph Montano granted a defense motion to dismiss the charges due to errors that…
Timothy Busfield’s child sex abuse charges dismissed by judge →A New Mexico judge has dismissed the indictment against actor Timothy Busfield on four counts of criminal sexual contact involving a minor, citing that prosecutors did not act fairly and impartially. Busfield had been indicted by a grand jury in February. The case is now under review for potential further developments.
Judge tosses indictment against actor Timothy Busfield →A New Mexico judge dismissed child sex abuse charges against actor Timothy Busfield, citing prosecutorial misconduct that violated grand jury statutes and undermined the integrity of the proceedings. State District Judge Joseph Montano granted a defense motion to dismiss the case on Friday, based on the prosecution’s failure to properly instruct the grand jury and withhold key witnesses who could have corroborated…
Judge dismisses child sex abuse charges against actor Timothy Busfield →Judge Joseph Montano in New Mexico dismissed charges against actor Timothy Busfield, who was accused of criminal sexual contact with children while directing the TV series "The Cleaning Lady." The judge cited prosecutorial misconduct and procedural errors that undermined the fairness of the grand jury process. Defense attorney Amanda Fayerberg stated that her client is relieved by the decision, which came after she…
New Mexico judge tosses charges against actor Timothy Busfield, citing prosecutor misconduct →A New Mexico state court judge dismissed child sexual abuse charges against actor Timothy Busfield, citing unfair grand jury proceedings by prosecutors. Judge Joseph Montano ruled that prosecutors failed to act impartially and did not properly instruct grand jurors on calling additional witnesses. The case involved allegations from twin brothers aged seven and eight who reported improper contact with Busfield during…
Child sex abuse charges against actor Timothy Busfield dismissed by judge →Show 2 more outlets
A New Mexico judge dismissed charges against actor Timothy Busfield on Friday, citing issues with how prosecutors presented evidence in a case involving four counts of criminal sexual contact of a child. The allegations stemmed from accusations by former child actors he worked with on the TV series "The Cleaning Lady." Judge Joseph Montano granted the defense's motion to dismiss, stating that the prosecutor failed…
Judge throws out child sex abuse charges against actor Timothy Busfield →A New Mexico judge dismissed child sexual abuse charges against actor Timothy Busfield, citing prosecutorial misconduct. State District Judge Joseph Montano granted Busfield’s defense motion to dismiss the indictment following allegations that he inappropriately touched two twin boys while directing a TV series. Prosecutors had accused Busfield of touching the children's private areas over their clothing on multiple…
Judge dismisses child sexual abuse charges against actor Timothy Busfield →Analysis
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- The judge granted a defense motion to dismiss the charges.12
- Busfield has repeatedly denied the allegations, describing them as lies motivated by revenge.35
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The indictment allowed the case to proceed without a preliminary hearing on evidence.
During a September hearing, Busfield’s attorney Amanda Fayerberg played audio recordings of grand jurors asking to hear from additional witnesses.
“The state engaged in egregious prosecutorial misconduct,” Fayerberg said.
Bernalillo County District Attorney Greer Staley countered that the defense hadn’t followed the correct process for submitting evidence to a grand jury and that Busfield himself improperly and “excessively” tried to steer grand jurors toward favorable witnesses and exhibits during his three-hour testimony.
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- 16 Oct
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A New Mexico judge has dismissed an indictment against “West Wing” and “Field of Dreams” actor Timothy Busfield that accused him of criminal sexual contact with a child, citing prosecutorial misconduct and errors that undermined the grand jury process.
- 17 Oct
Prosecutors had said each count in the indictment carried a possible penalty of six years in prison that could be enhanced.
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19 Oct Judge dismisses child sexual abuse charges against actor Timothy BusfieldA New Mexico judge dismissed child sexual abuse charges against actor Timothy Busfield, citing prosecutorial misconduct. State District Judge Joseph Montano granted Busfield’s defense motion to dismiss the indictment following allegations that he inappropriately touched two twin boys while directing a TV series. Prosecutors had accused Busfield of touching the children's private areas over their clothing on multiple…Global News
17 Oct Judge throws out child sex abuse charges against actor Timothy BusfieldA New Mexico judge dismissed charges against actor Timothy Busfield on Friday, citing issues with how prosecutors presented evidence in a case involving four counts of criminal sexual contact of a child. The allegations stemmed from accusations by former child actors he worked with on the TV series "The Cleaning Lady." Judge Joseph Montano granted the defense's motion to dismiss, stating that the prosecutor failed…BBC
17 Oct Child sex abuse charges against actor Timothy Busfield dismissed by judgeA New Mexico state court judge dismissed child sexual abuse charges against actor Timothy Busfield, citing unfair grand jury proceedings by prosecutors. Judge Joseph Montano ruled that prosecutors failed to act impartially and did not properly instruct grand jurors on calling additional witnesses. The case involved allegations from twin brothers aged seven and eight who reported improper contact with Busfield during…The Guardian- 17 Oct New Mexico judge tosses charges against actor Timothy Busfield, citing prosecutor misconductJudge Joseph Montano in New Mexico dismissed charges against actor Timothy Busfield, who was accused of criminal sexual contact with children while directing the TV series "The Cleaning Lady." The judge cited prosecutorial misconduct and procedural errors that undermined the fairness of the grand jury process. Defense attorney Amanda Fayerberg stated that her client is relieved by the decision, which came after she…Toronto Star
17 Oct Judge dismisses child sexual abuse charges against actor Timothy Busfield
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16 Oct Judge dismisses child sex abuse charges against actor Timothy BusfieldA New Mexico judge dismissed child sex abuse charges against actor Timothy Busfield, citing prosecutorial misconduct that violated grand jury statutes and undermined the integrity of the proceedings. State District Judge Joseph Montano granted a defense motion to dismiss the case on Friday, based on the prosecution’s failure to properly instruct the grand jury and withhold key witnesses who could have corroborated…CBS News
16 Oct Judge tosses indictment against actor Timothy BusfieldA New Mexico judge has dismissed the indictment against actor Timothy Busfield on four counts of criminal sexual contact involving a minor, citing that prosecutors did not act fairly and impartially. Busfield had been indicted by a grand jury in February. The case is now under review for potential further developments.ABC News (US)
16 Oct Timothy Busfield’s child sex abuse charges dismissed by judgeA New Mexico judge dismissed child sex abuse charges against actor Timothy Busfield, citing prosecutorial misconduct. The case stemmed from allegations by the parents of two twin boys who claimed Busfield inappropriately touched their children while he was directing “The Cleaning Lady” in Albuquerque from 2022 to 2024. Judge Joseph Montano granted a defense motion to dismiss the charges due to errors that…New York Post
16 Oct Judge tosses Timothy Busfield's indictment on child sex abuse chargesNew Mexico District Court Judge Joseph Montano dismissed actor and director Timothy Busfield’s indictment on child sexual abuse charges. The judge granted Busfield's motion to throw out the grand jury indictment, which included four counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor. However, the ruling allows prosecutors to potentially bring new charges against Busfield in the future.Fox News
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