Timothy Busfield pleads not guilty to child sex abuse charges

Timothy Busfield, a 68-year-old actor known for his roles in "West Wing" and "Field of Dreams," has pleaded not guilty to charges of child sexual abuse. He was indicted by a grand jury in New Mexico on four counts of criminal sexual contact with a child. The allegations involve accusations of sexually abusing two boys, specifically related to his work as a director on the Fox television series "The Cleaning Lady." The indictment was announced by a New Mexico prosecutor on a Friday, following Busfield's arrest last month. The accusations against Busfield include claims that he groped a 7-year-old boy on the set of "The Cleaning Lady." He has denied all allegations, asserting his innocence through his defense lawyer, who stated that Busfield would "fight these charges at every stage." The allegations were initially filed in court by police, leading to his arrest and subsequent indictment. Busfield was released from jail two weeks prior to the indictment. His legal team is preparing to contest the charges, emphasizing his denial of the accusations. The case has garnered attention due to Busfield's prominence in the entertainment industry and the serious nature of the allegations against him.