Timothy Busfield Seeks Dismissal of Child Indictment

Actor Timothy Busfield has asked a New Mexico court to dismiss the grand jury indictment against him on felony child sexual abuse charges. The 69-year-old performer, known for roles in "The West Wing" and "Field of Dreams," filed a motion this week alleging prosecutorial misconduct during the secret proceedings that led to his indictment in February.

Busfield pleaded not guilty in February to four counts of criminal sexual contact with a minor under the age of 13. The third-degree felony charges stem from alleged incidents in October 2022 and September 2023 involving twin boys on the set of the television series "The Cleaning Lady," where Busfield worked as a director and executive producer.

In the new filing, his civil attorney, Stanton "Larry" Stein, argued the state engaged in "egregious prosecutorial misconduct." The motion claims prosecutors prevented the grand jury from hearing testimony, witnesses, and evidence that could have aided Busfield's defense, suppressed exculpatory evidence, and misstated the law. Stein stated that the government has "abdicated its role in administering justice" in a biased pursuit of an indictment.

The defense specifically points to an...