Actor Timothy Busfield arrested

[tricia]

Let me remind you if your post is deleted you can't repost it. If was deleted for a reason.
Thank you

 

[Sundog]

Timothy Busfield appears in court for child sex abuse case

The former West Wing star, 68, wore an orange prison jumpsuit as he stood before the judge with his hands clasped in front of him in the New Mexico courtroom.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Interesting that his wife is not "standing by her man". That seems significant to me.

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Also interesting, this article implies that TB admitted guilt at the time of the Sacramento sexual abuse of a 16-year old and begged the family not to report him to LE.

While auditioning for the defendant at B Street Theatre, the 16-year-old reported that (he) kissed her and put his hands down her pants and touched her privates,' the motion states.

Busfield allegedly 'begged the family to not report to law enforcement if he received therapy,' and the alleged victim's father, being a 'therapist himself, thought at the time that was the best thing to do.'

 

[Ontario Mom]

If I was 100% sure that my husband was innocent, I would be there right next to him. But, if I didn't believe he was innocent, I wouldn't be there.

It may be more than that. After all, these people are famous, maybe they are different. But she could have flown down for the day.

They live in a completely different world from the rest of us. I know exactly what I'd do (or not do) but I don't have media hounding me, nor would I care if I did.

jmo

 

[kalekona]

I do have a problem with the fact the report was made by a doctor who saw the boys only AFTER the parents saw an attorney first.

 

[LadyL]

the fact that one of the employees said everyone knew to avoid Tim because he was creepy ...

I know that's not proof but it speaks to me

 

[mickey2942]

the fact that one of the employees said everyone knew to avoid Tim because he was creepy ...

I know that's not proof but it speaks to me

I agree. It was the article that the teacher was talking about the children, how the children were always supposed to be supervised by either the parents or the teacher.

And many times, on that set, it seemed that the circumstances always occurred that the children were unsupervised.

That information was in the arrest warrant. Whether or not it is enough for a conviction, I am not so sure.

 

[LAborn]

Why on earth would Melissa Gilbert "stand by her man" when she knows what he's done? That is sick. "According to the documents, Timothy Busfield "begged" the father of the individual not to report him to the police if he went for therapy. A new allegation has surfaced against actor and director Timothy Busfield, expanding the legal case he is currently facing."

It's well known that pedophiles can't be cured. Pedophiles Can't be 'Cured,' and It's Dangerous to Suggest They Can

Timothy Busfield 'Begged' A Dad For Therapy Instead Of Police After Allegedly Sexually Abusing Teen

Melissa Gilbert's husband, Timothy Busfield recently turned himself in to Albuquerque police following allegations of sexual misconduct.

www.yahoo.com

 

[Ontario Mom]

Why on earth would Melissa Gilbert "stand by her man" when she knows what he's done? That is sick. "According to the documents, Timothy Busfield "begged" the father of the individual not to report him to the police if he went for therapy. A new allegation has surfaced against actor and director Timothy Busfield, expanding the legal case he is currently facing."

It's well known that pedophiles can't be cured. Pedophiles Can't be 'Cured,' and It's Dangerous to Suggest They Can

Timothy Busfield 'Begged' A Dad For Therapy Instead Of Police After Allegedly Sexually Abusing Teen

Melissa Gilbert's husband, Timothy Busfield recently turned himself in to Albuquerque police following allegations of sexual misconduct.

www.yahoo.com

I can only assume it's because she loves him and doesn't believe the allegations against him.

jmo

 

[LAborn]

I can only assume it's because she loves him and doesn't believe the allegations against him.

jmo

IMO there's only one thing worse than a child predator and that's people who defend them or turn a blind eye. Hopefully she wakes up and stands with the victims.

 

[momsof3]

The prosecution is using the video message Busfield released before turning himself in against him. Bummer, dude.

"More troubling, prior to surrendering, the Defendant chose to record and disseminate a video to a national media outlet, TMZ. This conduct demonstrates a willingness to prioritize personal narrative control and public relations over compliance with lawful court processes. Such behavior raises serious concerns that the Defendant will comply with court orders only when it suits him, rather than out of respect for judicial authority or rule of law."

https://deadline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/busfield-pretrial-dention-motion-jan-14.pdf

This behavior, and the really long drive to surrender, seem like a text book way to make sure you DON’T get bail.

 

[tlcya]

Why on earth would Melissa Gilbert "stand by her man" when she knows what he's done? That is sick. "According to the documents, Timothy Busfield "begged" the father of the individual not to report him to the police if he went for therapy. A new allegation has surfaced against actor and director Timothy Busfield, expanding the legal case he is currently facing."

It's well known that pedophiles can't be cured. Pedophiles Can't be 'Cured,' and It's Dangerous to Suggest They Can

Timothy Busfield 'Begged' A Dad For Therapy Instead Of Police After Allegedly Sexually Abusing Teen

Melissa Gilbert's husband, Timothy Busfield recently turned himself in to Albuquerque police following allegations of sexual misconduct.

www.yahoo.com

I see nothing to indicate that his wife "knows what he's done"?

 

[LAborn]

"As well as claims from the two boys, who starred on the Albuquerque-filmed and now-canceled Fox drama over multiple seasons before being let go for having aged out of the role, Busfield has been accused in two previous sexual assault allegations in 1994 and 2012. A journeyman on the big and small screen since appearing in 1984’s Revenge of the Nerds, the actor was never charged in those cases which involved a 17-year-old girl and a 28-year-old woman, respectively. In the case of the teenager, Busfield did make a payout of $150,000 over legal fees in his unsuccessful defamation countersuit." Timothy Busfield Enters No Plea In First Court Appearance On Child Sex Abuse Charges

and

"The teenage girl said that during an audition, Busfield "kissed her and put his hands down her pants and touched her privates," the document said." Actor Timothy Busfield faces new assault claim from 16-year-old victim: Court documents

 

[Eli9]

IMO there's only one thing worse than a child predator and that's people who defend them or turn a blind eye. Hopefully she wakes up and stands with the victims.

She did speak out against child SA shortly after his November 2025 interview with LE

Melissa Gilbert condemned child sex abuse weeks before husband Timothy Busfield’s shocking arrest warrant

Gilbert was 15 when she felt forced to “fall in love with and kiss” Dean Butler, then 23, in “Little House on the Prairie.”

nypost.com

 

[LAborn]

I see nothing to indicate that his wife "knows what he's done"?

These allegations aren't new...and it's not only these boys.

 

[Izzylizzy]

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Also interesting, this article implies that TB admitted guilt at the time of the Sacramento sexual abuse of a 16-year old and begged the family not to report him to LE.

While auditioning for the defendant at B Street Theatre, the 16-year-old reported that (he) kissed her and put his hands down her pants and touched her privates,' the motion states.

Busfield allegedly 'begged the family to not report to law enforcement if he received therapy,' and the alleged victim's father, being a 'therapist himself, thought at the time that was the best thing to do.'

If true the now adult 16 yr old should sue her father for neglect for giving the man who SA her a pass, if legally possible due to statute of limitations.

Was Swifts main concern that if he did file charges against Busfield it could ruin his daughter's aspiring acting career?

If Busfield actually did go to a therapist for admitting he SA a female minor the father has no idea what Busfield did or didn't admit to the therapist (confidential ) and if he did admit to SA her then the therapist was mandated to report Busfield to authorities.

Meanwhile Swift was a therapist who also would have been mandated to report to authorities if he had a minor client who claimed being SA or a client who admitted to being a SA yet when it came to his own daughter he caved to a Hollywood celebrity.
OMG!

imo

 

[Izzylizzy]

Too little too late and himself a therapist to boot.
imo

"The motion filed by Bernalillo County prosecutors said Colin Swift, then a Sacramento-area therapist, called them on Tuesday after news reports detailed allegations against Busfield to say that his daughter had also been sexually abused by him. The actor lived in Sacramento for many years and is a co-founder of the city’s storied B Street Theatre.'

Read more at: https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/article314322813.html#storylink=cpy

https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/article314322813.html

 

[tlcya]

I find Swift incredible. JMO Sounds like the therapist, who had a mandated duty to report the alleged abuse of his teen daughter, made a successful money grab instead and now, years later is piggy backing on the newer allegations.

 

[Izzylizzy]

I find Swift incredible. JMO Sounds like the therapist, who had a mandated duty to report the alleged abuse of his teen daughter, made a successful money grab instead and now, years later is piggy backing on the newer allegations.

I was curious if money was exchanged so thanks for bringing that into focus.
We just may find out. ???

 

[Izzylizzy]

Timothy Busfield dropped by talent agency as he makes first court appearance in New Mexico child sex abuse case

The agency offered a “fair-sized” team to represent the “West Wing” actor during his several years with the group, according to the outlet.

nypost.com

 

[LAborn]

I find Swift incredible. JMO Sounds like the therapist, who had a mandated duty to report the alleged abuse of his teen daughter, made a successful money grab instead and now, years later is piggy backing on the newer allegations.

What money grab? Do you have a link? Thanks.