Hollywood Star Timothy Busfield's Bail Hearing Looms as Child Sex Abuse Charges Linger.
A court hearing is set to take place next Tuesday, where a judge will decide whether Timothy Busfield should be held in jail pending trial on three child sex abuse charges. The 68-year-old actor, best known for his roles in 'Thirtysomething' and 'The West Wing', has been held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Albuquerque since turning himself in earlier this week.
Busfield faces three counts of child sexual contact, including two with a maximum sentence of six years each, as well as one count of child abuse. The charges relate to an incident in 2022 where he allegedly groped a seven-year-old boy on the set of 'The Cleaning Lady', who claimed Busfield touched his private areas.
Despite maintaining his innocence, Busfield's attorney has revealed that he submitted to a polygraph examination and passed. District Attorney Sam Bregman declined to discuss the specifics of the case but emphasized the importance of ensuring the integrity of the judicial process.
Bregman's office typically seeks pre-trial detention in child sex abuse cases due to concerns about public safety. Prosecutors argue that Busfield poses a risk to children if released, citing a pattern of 'grooming', lack of boundaries, and exploitation of professional authority.
The court has recommended that Busfield be released on his own recognizance, but the decision will rest with Judge David Murphy next Tuesday. If convicted, the case is estimated to take 12-18 months to resolve. The DA's office is seeking a formal hearing, which could determine whether Busfield remains in custody as the trial progresses.
A court hearing is set to take place next Tuesday, where a judge will decide whether Timothy Busfield should be held in jail pending trial on three child sex abuse charges. The 68-year-old actor, best known for his roles in 'Thirtysomething' and 'The West Wing', has been held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Albuquerque since turning himself in earlier this week.
Busfield faces three counts of child sexual contact, including two with a maximum sentence of six years each, as well as one count of child abuse. The charges relate to an incident in 2022 where he allegedly groped a seven-year-old boy on the set of 'The Cleaning Lady', who claimed Busfield touched his private areas.
Despite maintaining his innocence, Busfield's attorney has revealed that he submitted to a polygraph examination and passed. District Attorney Sam Bregman declined to discuss the specifics of the case but emphasized the importance of ensuring the integrity of the judicial process.
Bregman's office typically seeks pre-trial detention in child sex abuse cases due to concerns about public safety. Prosecutors argue that Busfield poses a risk to children if released, citing a pattern of 'grooming', lack of boundaries, and exploitation of professional authority.
The court has recommended that Busfield be released on his own recognizance, but the decision will rest with Judge David Murphy next Tuesday. If convicted, the case is estimated to take 12-18 months to resolve. The DA's office is seeking a formal hearing, which could determine whether Busfield remains in custody as the trial progresses.
. I mean, Timothy Busfield is facing some serious charges and it's understandable that the community wants to make sure justice is served. But at the same time, let's not forget that everyone deserves due process and a chance to clear their name. It's like when you're accused of something by your friends - they give you a chance to explain yourself before they judge you harshly. The fact that Busfield's attorney has taken this step (submitting to a polygraph exam) shows he's taking responsibility for his actions too 
. Maybe we should be focusing on rehabilitation and giving people second chances rather than just locking them up without considering the context?
can't believe some grown man would do that to a kid he's gotta think about the little guy's safety first 
and 12-18 months for an outcome that could've been avoided if he just kept his hands to himself 
polygraph test or not, innocent until proven guilty is still gonna be a real thing in this case 
wish him luck but also hope justice gets served 
, this just gives me the chills! I'm so glad they're having that court hearing next Tuesday to decide on Timothy Busfield's bail... I mean, if he's even guilty, that is 
. But what really worries me is that his defense team has already passed a polygraph test? That just seems like a huge red flag 
to me. And the DA's office is pushing for pre-trial detention because of 'grooming' and exploiting power dynamics? That's some serious stuff 
and now the judge has to decide whether he gets to go free or not like whats the point of even having a polygraph exam if hes still gonna deny it?? i need answers ASAP but meanwhile lets keep supporting the victim boy and his family 
i remember watching him on thirtysomething with my mom back in the day he seemed like such a nice guy now it's just sad that the law has to take a stand but at the same time, justice needs to be served - is a polygraph test really that conclusive tho? and what about all the people who know timothy busfield personally can they speak up on his behalf or is there a statute of limitations for him yet i guess only next tuesday will tell 
! Timothy Busfield's got some serious 'splainin' to do, especially when you consider all the other allegations against him 
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