Search for Timothy Busfield, accused of child sex abuse, now includes U.S. Marshals Service: reports
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New Mexico officials’ search for actor Timothy Busfield, who is accused of child sex abuse, has developed into a larger effort now involving the U.S.Marshals Service, according to multiple reports.
The Albuquerque Police Department confirmed to Deadline and People that it is working alongside the federal law enforcement agency to locate Emmy winner Busfield and place him into custody.A spokesperson for the Albuquerque Police Department did not immediately respond to a request for confirmation on Tuesday.
Last week, a New Mexico judge issued an arrest warrant for the 68-year-old actor, known for roles in TV series including “The West Wing” and “Thirtysomething,” on two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and a single count of child abuse.He is accused of sexually abusing two child actors, who are brothers, on the set of the Fox drama “The Cleaning Lady.” California As allegations of child sex abuse against Timothy Busfield come to light, his wife, actor Melissa Gilbert, has gone dark on Instagram.
The link to her official Instagram account leads to an error message.Representatives for Busfield did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Tuesday.The warrant, reviewed by The Times, alleges Busfield inappropriately touched the two children during his time as a director on the series, which filmed in New Mexico.
As the allegations against Busfield became public, Fox and “Cleaning Lady” producer Warner Bros.Television said it prioritizes the health and safety of its cast and crew and are aware of the charges against Busfield.
The studios also said they have been and will continue to work with law enforcement in its investigation.Busfield, who was also an actor and producer on “The Cleaning Lady,” allegedly touched one of the child actors multiple times during his tenure.
The child actor said Busfield first touched his “‘private areas...