Timothy Busfield's sexual abuse charges dismissed
New Mexico judge dismisses Busfield's sexual abuse charges but allows new prosecution.
In brief
New Mexico judge dismisses Busfield's sexual abuse charges but allows new prosecution. New Mexico judge dismissed Timothy Busfield's sexual abuse charges of a minor but left possibility for new indictment after finding prosecutorial misconduct. Originally reported by Salon.
New Mexico judge dismisses charges
New Mexico judge dismissed child sexual abuse charges against Timothy Busfield but allowed new prosecution after finding prosecutorial misconduct.
Busfield's allegations from 2022-2024
Busfield was indicted in February on four counts of criminal sexual contact with a minor from his work directing 'The Cleaning Lady' between 2022 and 2024.
Melissa Gilbert's support
Melissa Gilbert, Busfield's wife and 'Little House on the Prairie' star, described the allegations as devastating to their family and believes he will be exonerated.
“Our life as we knew it is done”
Prosecution options remain
Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office said it was evaluating options to seek new charges after judge dismissed the indictment but left door open for another prosecution.
The key point
New Mexico judge dismissed Timothy Busfield's sexual abuse charges of a minor but left possibility for new indictment after finding prosecutorial misconduct.
