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Arrest Warrant Issued for Timothy Busfield on Child Sex Abuse Charges in New Mexico

Albuquerque police are searching for the director after a judge approved charges tied to alleged on‑set contact with child actors.

Overview

  • Busfield is charged with two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and one count of child abuse, according to court filings.
  • The allegations involve twin boys who acted on Fox’s The Cleaning Lady, with one child saying incidents began at age 7 and continued at age 8.
  • An affidavit cites disclosures to a therapist and pediatrician and notes a diagnosis of PTSD and anxiety for one child.
  • The investigation began in November 2024 after University of New Mexico Hospital staff raised grooming concerns; early interviews did not include sexual contact disclosures.
  • Warner Bros. conducted an internal review of a separate anonymous complaint in 2025 but reported it could not substantiate that claim, while police say Busfield told investigators physical contact was “highly likely” before later saying he did not remember the boys.