Breaking: New Allegations Surface Against Timothy Busfield in Ongoing Case
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Investigators say a second accuser has joined a widening case involving veteran actor Timothy Busfield. The 68-year-old star of The West Wing is already in custody over allegations of child abuse, and new claims have been brought forward by the family of another alleged victim.
The latest progress centers on a 16-year-old girl who reportedly faced inappropriate conduct during an audition. Court documents describe Busfield kissing and touching the teenager in a Sacramento theater audition, according to the family’s report to authorities.
The alleged incident occurred at a theater founded by Busfield in 1986. originally known as Theater for Children, Inc.,it is indeed now the B Street Theater. The father of the teen, a therapist identified as Colin Swift, notified investigators on January 13. He told officers that after the audition, Busfield asked the family not to press charges and offered to pursue therapy instead. Swift indicated he believed that approach at the time.
The new allegations come a day after Busfield turned himself in to Albuquerque police. He faces charges related to the alleged sexual assault of eleven-year-old twins, whom authorities say he met on the set of the TV series The Cleaning Lady, where he served as a director from 2022 onward.
Before his arrest, Busfield released a video to TMZ in which he denied the accusations, stating, “I didn’t do anything to those little boys.” Prosecutors, however, have requested that he be kept in custody pending the upcoming hearings, describing a potential pattern of predatory behaviour.
Context and What to Watch Next
This case highlights the ongoing legal process in allegations of sexual abuse involving public figures. Investigations in such matters are guided by court procedures, and charges may evolve as authorities review new evidence. The involved theater’s history as a community institution adds another layer to the case, underscoring how institutions connected to individuals can be affected by such allegations.
Key Facts At A Glance
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Accused | Timothy Busfield, 68 |
| Current status | In custody on allegations related to multiple underage victims |
| New allegation | Kissing and touching a 16-year-old during a Sacramento audition |
| Location of new incident | Sacramento theater audition |
| Theater founded by Busfield | Theater for children, Inc., now the B Street Theater (founded 1986) |
| New accuser’s family | Colin Swift, a therapist and the teen’s father |
| Dates | January 13 report to investigators; January 14–15 media coverage; prior arrest in Albuquerque for other abuse allegations |
| On-set association | Directed on The Cleaning Lady from 2022 |
| Public response | Prosecutors seek remand; Busfield denies allegations via video |
Disclaimer: This report covers allegations and ongoing investigations. A person is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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