Timothy Busfield, known for his role as Danny Concannon in The west wingfaces two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and one count of child abuse, according to New Mexico authorities.
An arrest warrant issued by the Albuquerque Police Department and obtained by Popular magazine on Jan. 9, alleges that Busfield, 68, engaged in illegal sexual conduct involving two 11-year-old siblings.
One of the minors said the alleged abuse began when he was 7 years old.
The investigation began on November 1, 2024, after a doctor at the University of New Mexico Hospital reported alleged abuse.
The children’s parents told police the boys were child actors who had met Busfield on the set of the film. FOX series The cleaning ladywhere he served as director.
“It was reported that Timothy told his children to call him ‘Uncle Tim,'” the warrant states.
According to the warrant, a therapist later diagnosed a child with moderate PTSD and anxiety. The document alleges that Busfield “touched and rubbed her buttocks 3 or 4 times and appeared to be ashamed.”
“[Victim] said he was afraid to tell anyone because Tim was the manager, and he was afraid Tim would get angry with him,” the warrant states.
Busfield denied any inappropriate conduct, telling investigators: “It’s not allowed at all…There would never be a weird moment about this.” »
Officer Marvin Kirk Brown wrote in the warrant: “In my training and experience, pedophiles often infiltrate families by playing a role of trust. »
Busfield reportedly admitted that Warner Bros. had carried out an external investigation following complaints.
