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Judge tosses Timothy Busfield's indictment on child sex abuse charges

Judge tosses Timothy Busfield's indictment on child sex abuse charges
Fox News Friday 16 October 2026, 20:52 UTC 1 min read
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A New Mexico judge on Friday dismissed actor/director Timothy Busfield’s indictment on child sexual abuse charges. District Court Judge Joseph Montano granted Busfield's motion to throw out the grand jury indictment. "The State, however, remains free to institute new criminal proceedings against Defendant," the filing reads.

A New Mexico judge on Friday dismissed actor/director Timothy Busfield’s indictment on child sexual abuse charges. 

District Court Judge Joseph Montano granted Busfield's motion to throw out the grand jury indictment.

"The State, however, remains free to institute new criminal proceedings against Defendant," the filing reads.

Busfield had been indicted on four counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor.  

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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