Timothy Busfield, best known for his role in The West Wing, has found himself at the center of a troubling new legal battle.
The 68-year-old actor, who won an Emmy for his work, is now facing accusations that he sexually assaulted a third child.
The bombshell lawsuit, reported by the Daily Mail, adds to the growing list of allegations against Busfield.
Just last week, he was charged with assaulting twin boys during the filming of The Cleaning Lady, a TV series he directed from 2022 to 2024.
Now, in a separate legal action filed in New Mexico, Busfield is accused of sexually abusing a 16-year-old girl during an audition for a role.
According to the girl’s father, Busfield allegedly groped his daughter several years ago at a theater in Sacramento, California, where the girl was auditioning.
The lawsuit describes the incident, claiming that the actor kissed the teenager and touched her inappropriately during the audition process.
A Family’s Decision to Stay Silent
The young girl’s father, a therapist, reportedly agreed to keep the incident quiet after Busfield allegedly begged them not to go to the police.
The actor promised that he would seek therapy if they kept the matter confidential.
At the time, the family believed that seeking therapy might be the best course of action, but now, the father has come forward to report the incident to authorities.
The accusation has raised serious concerns, and it marks another shocking turn in the already explosive case involving Busfield.
The actor, for his part, has denied all claims and turned himself into law enforcement.
He is currently being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, awaiting a hearing.
Prosecutors are reportedly pushing for him to remain in custody without bond.
Previous Allegations Involving Child Actors
This latest lawsuit follows another set of disturbing claims made in New Mexico, where Busfield has been accused of sexual abuse by two child actors from the The Cleaning Lady series.
The alleged incidents took place between 2022 and 2024, when Busfield was also directing the show.
The charges became public after staff at the University of New Mexico Hospital reported potential grooming behavior on set to police in late 2024.
Busfield, in his defense, told investigators that he was in New York during the time the allegations were said to have occurred.
According to reports, he dismissed the claims as a “revenge plot” from the boys’ parents, suggesting they were angry that their children were replaced with younger actors.
The alleged victims were both 11 years old at the time, with one claiming he was first targeted by Busfield when he was just seven.
Police Raid on Busfield’s Home
As the legal proceedings unfold, Busfield’s life has become the subject of intense scrutiny.
Last week, federal agents raided the actor’s home in upstate New York.
The property, located in the small town of Highland Lake in the Catskill Mountains, was searched by members of the New York Regional Fugitive Task Force.
The raid came just an hour after Busfield voluntarily turned himself in to authorities in New Mexico.
Around 10 officers, equipped with helmets, shields, and assault rifles, forced entry into the actor’s secluded home using a battering ram.
They spent roughly ten minutes inside before leaving, although they did not appear to seize any property.
The raid was witnessed by a Daily Mail reporter who was on the scene.
The property, valued at around $300,000, has been described as a retreat for Busfield and his wife, Little House on the Prairie star Melissa Gilbert.
The couple is said to have spent significant time there in recent years, with the home located about 20 minutes from the Pennsylvania border.
What’s Next for Timothy Busfield?
As the legal drama continues to unfold, it remains to be seen what consequences Busfield will face.
He has denied all the allegations, but the mounting accusations from multiple victims paint a troubling picture.
With the case still developing, it’s clear that this story is far from over.
For now, Busfield faces serious legal hurdles, and his future, both professionally and personally, hangs in the balance.
Law enforcement continues to investigate the claims, and updates are expected in the coming weeks as new details emerge.
This is a breaking news story, and we will keep you updated with the latest developments as they happen.
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