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Timothy Busfield's Sex Abuse Case Dismissed
Timothy Busfield's sexual abuse indictment dismissed over prosecutorial misconduct.
In brief
Timothy Busfield's sexual abuse indictment dismissed over prosecutorial misconduct. Timothy Busfield's sexual abuse indictment was dismissed after judge found prosecutor failed to act fairly. Originally reported by Deadline.
Timothy Busfield
Timothy Busfield, an Emmy winner, faces dismissed sexual abuse indictment after a year.
“The prosecuting attorney failed to act in a fair and impartial manner, including the failure to properly instruct the grand jury on the law for calling witnesses and in instructing the grand jurors on a procedure that effectively withheld requested witnesses”
Judge Montano's Ruling
Judge Joseph Montano dismissed Busfield's case, citing prosecutorial misconduct and grand jury violations.
“In doing so, the grand jury proceedings were conducted in a manner that violated grand jury statutes designed to protect the structural integrity of our grand jury system and the presumption of prejudice applies”
Case Outcome
Busfield's sexual abuse indictment was dropped due to prosecutor's unfair handling of grand jury procedures.
The takeaway
Timothy Busfield's sexual abuse indictment was dismissed after judge found prosecutor failed to act fairly.
