Overview
- Busfield surrendered on Jan. 13, appeared by video on Jan. 14, and was ordered held without bond pending a detention hearing within five business days, with a preliminary hearing due by Jan. 29.
- A filing adds an accusation from Colin Swift that years ago Busfield abused his then‑16‑year‑old daughter during an audition at Sacramento’s B Street Theatre, though no charge has been filed in that claim.
- The case centers on alleged inappropriate contact with two child actors on the Fox series The Cleaning Lady in Albuquerque between 2022 and 2024, with two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and one count of child abuse filed.
- Innovative Artists ended its representation of Busfield as the court process began, marking a swift professional fallout.
- Prosecutors criticize Warner Bros.’ cooperation and an internal probe they say omitted key witnesses, while Busfield and his attorney deny the allegations and vow to fight the charges.