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Actor Timothy Busfield Charged with Four Sexual Contact Counts

7/20/2026

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Timothy Busfield (actor) faces four counts of criminal sexual contact with twin child actors from “The Cleaning Lady.”
He testified before an Albuquerque grand jury, denying touching and saying he hugged or tickled boys at parents’ request.
Busfield says the twins were cut because they outgrew their roles, alleges their mother filed the case for revenge and money, notes wife Melissa Gilbert (actress) supports him, and will stand trial May 10, 2027.

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Timothy Busfield (actor) faces four counts of criminal sexual contact with twin child actors from “The Cleaning Lady.”
He testified before an Albuquerque grand jury, denying touching and saying he hugged or tickled boys at parents’ request.
Busfield says the twins were cut because they outgrew their roles, alleges their mother filed the case for revenge and money, notes wife Melissa Gilbert (actress) supports him, and will stand trial May 10, 2027.