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Timothy Busfield Indicted on Four Counts in NM Child-Sexual-Contact Case
crime19 days ago

Timothy Busfield Indicted on Four Counts in NM Child-Sexual-Contact Case

Prosecutors in New Mexico have indicted Timothy Busfield on four counts of criminal sexual contact with a minor connected to a child actor on The Cleaning Lady; Busfield denies the charges and says he will fight them in court. The indictment follows a grand jury review of the case and cites medical and psychological records, while the defense points to audio in which the boys say no inappropriate contact occurred. Busfield turned himself in January 13 and was released with restrictions; no trial date has been set.

via The New York Times|
#child-sexual-abuse#crime#grand-jury
Director Timothy Busfield Granted Pretrial Release in CSA Case
crime1 month ago

Director Timothy Busfield Granted Pretrial Release in CSA Case

Timothy Busfield, a director connected to The Cleaning Lady, was ruled not a public-safety risk at a January 20 detention hearing in New Mexico and will be released from jail while awaiting trial on two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and one count of child abuse; conditions include in-person court appearances, no alcohol, no firearms, and no contact with minor children.

via Vulture|
#child-sexual-abuse#court#crime
Defense says independent probe weakens Busfield child-sex abuse case
crime1 month ago

Defense says independent probe weakens Busfield child-sex abuse case

Busfield's lawyers say an independent investigation undermines the state's charges of criminal sexual contact of a minor and child abuse, citing alleged fraud by the accusers' parents, his polygraph result, and a Warner Bros. inquiry that found no basis for the claims; he remains jailed without bond ahead of a detention hearing tied to alleged on-set incidents on The Cleaning Lady in Albuquerque.

via ABC7 Chicago|
#child-sexual-abuse#crime#independent-investigation
Timothy Busfield Faces Fresh Child-Abuse Charges in New Mexico Court
crime-and-courts1 month ago

Timothy Busfield Faces Fresh Child-Abuse Charges in New Mexico Court

Emmy-winning actor Timothy Busfield appeared in a New Mexico court on two felony counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and one count of child abuse, with prosecutors alleging a decades-long pattern of grooming and new accusations involving two child actors on the set of The Cleaning Lady; he remains jailed without bond ahead of a pretrial detention hearing.

via Los Angeles Times|
#child-sexual-abuse#crime-and-courts#criminal-sexual-contact
Busfield Silent At First NM Hearing On Child Sex Abuse Charges
legal1 month ago

Busfield Silent At First NM Hearing On Child Sex Abuse Charges

Timothy Busfield, 68, did not enter a plea at his first Albuquerque court appearance on two counts of criminal sexual contact with a minor and child abuse involving two boys from The Cleaning Lady; he remains in custody as prosecutors seek a pretrial detention order, with a hearing scheduled to determine if he stays jailed during the trial after his surrender following an arrest warrant.

via Deadline|
#child-sexual-abuse#detention-motion#legal
New Mexico prosecutors press for pretrial detention in Busfield case over alleged sexual misconduct
crime1 month ago

New Mexico prosecutors press for pretrial detention in Busfield case over alleged sexual misconduct

Emmy-winning actor Timothy Busfield appeared in a Bernalillo County court as prosecutors seek pretrial detention on two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and one count of child abuse related to alleged misconduct on the set of The Cleaning Lady in Albuquerque; prosecutors describe a two-decade pattern of boundary violations and grooming, while Busfield denies the charges and his camp notes he passed an independent polygraph; a detention hearing had not yet been scheduled.

via CBS News|
#child-sexual-abuse#court-appearance#crime
Cascio Siblings Challenge Jackson Estate Arbitration Over Abuse Claims
culture1 month ago

Cascio Siblings Challenge Jackson Estate Arbitration Over Abuse Claims

Frank Cascio and his siblings appeared in Beverly Hills court to void a confidential settlement with Michael Jackson's estate and push for a public lawsuit over decades-long abuse claims, arguing the deal silences victims and was coerced; the estate contends arbitration should proceed and has cited an extortion demand of about $213 million; a judge did not rule immediately, with a follow-up hearing scheduled for March 5.

via Rolling Stone|
#arbitration#cascio-family#child-sexual-abuse
Busfield Detained as New Minor-Abuse Allegation Surfaces
crime1 month ago

Busfield Detained as New Minor-Abuse Allegation Surfaces

A New Mexico judge ordered actor Timothy Busfield detained without bond as he faces two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and one count of child sex abuse. Prosecutors added a new, uncharged allegation that Busfield kissed and touched a 16-year-old girl in California years ago. Two boys allege inappropriate touching on the Albuquerque set of The Cleaning Lady; Busfield turned himself in after a warrant was issued. A studio investigation previously found no corroborating evidence. His wife, Melissa Gilbert, has expressed support.

via NBC News|
#child-sexual-abuse#crime#detention-without-bond
Melissa Gilbert stands with Timothy Busfield as he faces alleged child-sex abuse charges
entertainment1 month ago

Melissa Gilbert stands with Timothy Busfield as he faces alleged child-sex abuse charges

Timothy Busfield surrendered to Albuquerque police after a New Mexico arrest warrant charged him with touching two juvenile actors during his work on The Cleaning Lady, with alleged abuse dating from 2022 to 2024. His wife Melissa Gilbert issued a statement saying she stands with him and asks for privacy as the legal process unfolds, while Busfield released a video insisting his innocence before surrendering. Warner Bros. conducted an independent investigation that reportedly found no corroborating evidence, and NBC pulled a SVU episode tied to him as the case develops.

via Yahoo News Canada|
#albuquerque-police-department#child-sexual-abuse#entertainment
Timothy Busfield Surrenders in NM Child-Sex Abuse Case
crime1 month ago

Timothy Busfield Surrenders in NM Child-Sex Abuse Case

Emmy-winning actor-director Timothy Busfield turned himself in to Albuquerque police on two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor, stemming from alleged incidents on the set of The Cleaning Lady between 2022 and 2024. An arrest warrant was issued after a child reported the abuse; Busfield denies the allegations, his attorney says he is innocent, and Warner Bros. conducted an internal review without corroboration. The investigation began in 2024 and remains ongoing.

via CBS News|
#albuquerque-police-department#arrest-warrant#child-sexual-abuse
US Marshals Join Hunt for Timothy Busfield Amid Abuse Allegations
crime-and-courts1 month ago

US Marshals Join Hunt for Timothy Busfield Amid Abuse Allegations

A New Mexico arrest warrant accuses actor Timothy Busfield of criminal sexual contact of a minor and child abuse, alleging he touched two underage brothers while directing on The Cleaning Lady. Albuquerque police, now working with the US Marshals Service to locate Busfield, are coordinating with investigators as Fox and Warner Bros. Television stress safety and cooperation. NBC has pulled an upcoming Law & Order: SVU episode featuring Busfield, which had been scheduled to air, while Busfield’s wife Melissa Gilbert has largely gone quiet on social media amid the allegations.

via Los Angeles Times|
#arrest-warrant#child-sexual-abuse#crime-and-courts
Timothy Busfield Surrenders in NM Over Alleged On-Set Abuse
crime1 month ago

Timothy Busfield Surrenders in NM Over Alleged On-Set Abuse

Actor Timothy Busfield surrendered to Albuquerque authorities on three counts—two criminal sexual contact with a minor and one child abuse—alleging abuse of two 11-year-old twins on the set of The Cleaning Lady; he denies the allegations in a TMZ video and says he will fight them. The charges stem from a sworn police affidavit detailing the boys’ claims and the investigation began after a 2024 report. Busfield has faced earlier sexual assault allegations in 1994 and 2012. NBC has shelved a Law & Order: SVU episode featuring him, while The Cleaning Lady aired four seasons in Albuquerque.

via The Guardian|
#arrest-warrant#child-sexual-abuse#crime
U.S. Marshals Join Search for Timothy Busfield After Arrest Warrant
entertainment1 month ago

U.S. Marshals Join Search for Timothy Busfield After Arrest Warrant

The U.S. Marshals Service has stepped in to help Albuquerque police locate actor Timothy Busfield after an arrest warrant was issued over alleged unlawful sexual conduct with 11-year-old twins; he has not been located or detained as investigators review activity dating to 2022–2024, with his wife Melissa Gilbert connected to the case and Warner Bros. reportedly investigating.

via Yahoo News Canada|
#albuquerque-police-department#arrest-warrant#child-sexual-abuse
Gateway Church Founder Robert Morris Pleads Guilty to Child Abuse
world4 months ago

Gateway Church Founder Robert Morris Pleads Guilty to Child Abuse

Robert Morris, founding pastor of Gateway Church, pleaded guilty to child sexual abuse charges related to an incident over 40 years ago in Oklahoma, was sentenced to 10 years in prison with most of it suspended, and is required to register as a sex offender. The case has led to significant legal and community repercussions for Morris and Gateway Church.

via CBS News|
#child-sexual-abuse#gateway-church#oklahoma