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NBC Shelves SVU Episode Amid Serious Abuse Allegations

1/13/2026

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NBC has shelved an upcoming Law & Order: SVU episode featuring Timothy Busfield (actor) due to serious allegations.
Busfield faces charges of sexually abusing two minors on The Cleaning Lady's set, with an arrest warrant issued in New Mexico.
NBC will replace the January 15 airing with the episode scheduled for January 22.
The studio is cooperating with law enforcement and prioritizes minor safety on productions.

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NBC has shelved an upcoming Law & Order: SVU episode featuring Timothy Busfield (actor) due to serious allegations.
Busfield faces charges of sexually abusing two minors on The Cleaning Lady's set, with an arrest warrant issued in New Mexico.
NBC will replace the January 15 airing with the episode scheduled for January 22.
The studio is cooperating with law enforcement and prioritizes minor safety on productions.