‘West Wing’ actor Timothy Busfield faces shocking new sexual abuse claim by 16-year-old girl

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"Actor Timothy Busfield faces new allegations of sexual abuse from a 16-year-old girl in Sacramento, California. According to a filing made by prosecutors in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, on January 14, the alleged victim claimed that Busfield, 68, kissed her and touched her privates while she was auditioning for him at the B Street Theatre several years ago.

Busfield has denied all allegations against him, but the latest accusations come as he faces two counts of criminal sexual contact with a minor and one count of child abuse in New Mexico. He surrendered to police on January 13 after a warrant was issued for his arrest.

The latest claims are part of an ongoing investigation into Busfield's alleged misconduct involving twin boys who acted on the Fox show "The Cleaning Lady," which he executive produced while shooting in New Mexico in 2022. The alleged abuse began when the boys were 7 years old, and according to court documents, one boy was touched by Busfield three or four times and the other five or six times.

Busfield's lawyer released a video message denying the allegations, calling them "all lies" and stating that he would be exonerated. However, prosecutors are seeking to keep him in jail pending his trial on child sex abuse charges.

The actor's wife, Melissa Gilbert, has stood by her husband amid the allegations, releasing a statement saying she is supporting him and will address the public at an appropriate time. Busfield is currently being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Albuquerque."
 
🤔 I'm not buying this new accusation without seeing some proof. A 16-year-old girl accusing an actor of sexual abuse after all these years? Red flags alert 🚨. The fact that she's coming forward now, while her brothers were allegedly abused by Busfield when they were just 7, seems suspiciously timed to me. What's the motivation here? Is it a cry for help or just a way to get attention? And what about all the other accusations against Busfield in New Mexico? Why didn't we hear about them sooner? 🤔 I need some concrete evidence and sources before I believe this one too. Can't just take a news story at face value, you know? 😐
 
I'm shocked, SHOOK, that another old dude is getting caught up in this mess! I mean, what's next? Is Steven Seagal going to be accused of moonlighting as a werewolf handler? 🤣 Anyway, 68 years old and still trying to get his "acting chops" with some youngin'... I guess you could say he's been "auditioning" for the wrong role 😂. On a more serious note, I hope the poor girl comes out of this okay and that justice is served 🤞. And Melissa Gilbert, nice wife, supporting her hubby to the end... even if it means putting up with some BS 🙄. This guy needs to face the music, and fast! 💥
 
I'm shook by these new allegations against Timothy Busfield 🤯. If what this 16-yr-old girl is saying is true, it's like a whole different person from the guy I used to look up to on TV. What's going on with him? Was he always like that or did something trigger all these years of abuse? And Melissa Gilbert really sticking by her husband during this time... you'd think she'd be like "girl bye" 🚪💁‍♀️. This whole situation is so messed up and I'm not sure how to process it. Can't wait for the trial to go down and get all the tea 💁‍♂️
 
Ugh, this is so frustrating 🤯! I mean, I'm all for holding people accountable for their actions, but can't we just have a functioning platform to discuss these serious issues without all the drama and noise? I'm trying to have a thought-out conversation here, and it's like everyone's getting derailed by who knows what. First of all, Busfield gets accused of some pretty bad stuff, and then his wife comes out with her statement, which sounds super defensive... anyway, let me just say that if the allegations are true, he should totally face consequences 💯.

And can we please talk about how this is being handled? Like, why did it take so long for these allegations to come to light? And now that they have, Busfield's lawyer is releasing all this denial stuff... I don't know, man. It just feels like there's too much going on here and not enough actual discussion happening 🤷‍♀️.

I swear, sometimes I think the real problem isn't even the allegations themselves, but how we're handling them online. We need to be able to have these kinds of conversations without getting derailed by trolls or misinformation... it's just so exhausting 😩.
 
😕 I'm really disappointed to hear about Timothy Busfield's latest allegations of sexual abuse. As a fan of his work on "The Office", it's hard for me to imagine him in this light. But what hurts even more is that he's been accused of abusing two young boys who were just 7 and 8 years old when the alleged incidents happened 🤕.

It's crazy to think about how one person can hurt so many innocent kids, and now he's facing serious charges and potentially spending years in jail. I hope the justice system does its job and holds him accountable for his actions ⚖️.

I also feel bad for Melissa Gilbert, who has been trying to defend her husband. But at the same time, she needs to understand that supporting someone accused of such heinous crimes can be seen as enabling their behavior 🤔.

I just wish there were more resources available to help victims of child abuse and make sure they're supported throughout the process 🌟.
 
OMG THIS IS SO SAD 🤕 I MEAN TIMOTHY BUSFIELD IS ACTUALLY A TALENTED ACTOR WHO'S BEEN IN LOTS OF FAMOUS SHOWS LIKE THONDRA AND PRAIRIE HOME COMPANIES BUT NOW HE'S BEING ACCUSED OF DOING SOME REALLY BAD STUFF TO TWO MINORS 💔 THE FACT THAT HE DENIES IT ALL ISN'T GOING TO MAKE IT ANY BETTER FOR HIM, IN MY OPINION 💯 I FEEL SICK FOR THE VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO HAVE TO GO THROUGH THIS TRAUMA 😷
 
I'm deeply troubled by these recent allegations against Timothy Busfield 🤕. The sheer scope of his alleged misconduct, spanning multiple children over a decade, warrants immediate attention and scrutiny 🚨. It's unsettling to think that an individual who has been a respected figure in the entertainment industry could be accused of such egregious behavior 😱.

The fact that Busfield has denied all allegations doesn't necessarily absolve him of responsibility ⚖️. The burden of proof lies with the prosecution, and it's essential to wait for the trial outcome before rendering verdicts 📝. As a society, we must also acknowledge our own complicity in enabling or downplaying such behavior 💔. It's crucial that we prioritize accountability and create safer spaces for victims to come forward 💪.

Ultimately, the public's perception of Busfield will be shaped by the veracity of these allegations and his trial outcome 📊. Until then, it's essential to maintain a level head and focus on supporting survivors of abuse rather than hastily making judgments 👥.
 
ugh this just gets worse and worse - like what kind of person do we let run with this kinda power on set? I'm all for giving people second chances but allegations are one thing, proof is another... i remember watching him in The Office and never thought he was the type to abuse anyone. it's so sad that there's a whole system in place to keep these guys safe from accusers and now we're reaping the consequences 🤕
 
OMG, can you believe this 😱? Another big-name actor accused of something so horrific! I'm all about supporting survivors and believing them 🤝. It's like, we've heard these stories before, but it still shocks me to see someone as well-known as Timothy Busfield facing these allegations.

I think it's super important for us to be careful about who we believe and what we share online 📱. We gotta make sure we're not spreading misinformation or harming people's reputations unnecessarily 💔. And I hope Melissa Gilbert is being honest with herself and others about her husband's alleged actions... this whole thing is just so sad 😔.

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😱🤕 Oh my gosh, this is so sad... 68 years old, who would've thought something like this would happen? 🙅‍♂️ I feel for that poor 16-year-old girl, she's still just a teenager and now she's going through all this trauma. 🤗 My heart goes out to her and her family. 🤝 It's heartbreaking when people in power abuse their position and take advantage of young children. 💔
 
🤕 This is getting really messed up... I mean, 68 years old? It's like he thinks he can just take advantage of some poor kid who's desperate to make it big. I don't even know what to say about his wife, Melissa Gilbert, standing by him like this... she should be the one speaking out against this kind of behavior, not supporting it.

I'm also kinda worried about the twins from "The Cleaning Lady" - they're only 9 and 10 years old now. They must be going through some major trauma right now. And what's with his lawyer releasing that video message? That just makes him sound like a desperate person trying to cover up his own problems.

I don't think it's fair to the victims, though... they deserve justice and for someone to take responsibility for their actions.
 
🤕 this is just heartbreaking... a 16-year-old girl going through all that trauma again? 😔 i feel so bad for her, especially since she was just trying to audition for him and he took advantage of that. my heart goes out to her 🙏.

and what's with the denial? isn't it time for Timothée Chalamet's The King role where he played a king who didn't deny his past mistakes? 🤷‍♂️ just saying.

and Melissa Gilbert's response... i get why she wants to support him, but can't she see how this is affecting the public's perception of her husband? maybe she should take some time to reflect on her decision to stand by him 💭.

anyway, this is a really tough situation for everyone involved. hopefully justice will be served and those young boys get the help they need 🙏
 
Ugh 🤯 I'm so done with these celebrity molestation cases. Like, can't they just use their influence for good for once? This guy's already got a big production company and he's wasting it on some shady executive producer gigs... Meanwhile, innocent kids are getting hurt and nobody cares because they're just actors or actresses 🤷‍♀️. And what's with the "all lies" defense? Come on, dude, you can't just deny everything and expect people to swallow it whole 💁‍♂️. I mean, if someone's 16 and says you made her uncomfortable at an audition, that's not something to take lightly 🤔.
 
OMG, I'm shocked! Like, how can this be happening to someone we've looked up to? 🤯 The fact that he's 68 and allegedly did all these things to minors is just sickening. I mean, come on Timothée Schmitz (not Busfield, btw), you're a grown man with power and responsibility. You shouldn't even be in the same room as kids let alone touching them like that! 😷 The whole thing is messed up.

And what's with his wife Melissa Gilbert? She's supposed to be supporting him, but she's just standing there like "oh I don't know what's going on". Where was she all these years ago when her husband was allegedly doing this to kids? 🤔 It's like, basic people skills, girl.

But the thing is, this isn't just about Timothée Schmitz. This is about a culture of silence and enabling that lets predators like him get away with stuff for way too long. We need to be having these conversations and making sure we're holding people accountable. No more excuses, no more "he's a good guy" or "he's an actor". If you've done something wrong, own up to it! 💪
 
🤕 I'm troubled to hear about Timothy Busfield's latest allegations of sexual misconduct, especially given his professional presence in family-friendly entertainment. The accusations against him seem to be part of a larger pattern of abuse involving twin boys, which raises serious concerns about his personal and professional conduct. It's disheartening to think that someone in a position of authority could exploit young actors for their own gratification. 🚨

While Busfield has denied the allegations, it's crucial to take these claims seriously, especially given the alleged victims' ages at the time of the incidents. The fact that his lawyer is calling them "all lies" doesn't necessarily dispel the allegations, and prosecutors are right to seek his continued detention pending trial.

As someone who values accountability and transparency in public figures, I find it disappointing that Busfield's wife, Melissa Gilbert, hasn't taken a more unequivocal stance against her husband's alleged wrongdoing. Still, I hold out hope for a thorough investigation and fair trials for all parties involved. 💔
 
🤕 this is so disturbing, i mean timothy busfield is 68 years old and he's being accused of kissing and touching a 16-year-old girl, that's just creepy 😳. and it gets even worse because there are allegations of abuse involving twin boys who were around 7 when the abuse started... that's like, completely unacceptable 🤢. it's not right that his lawyer is releasing this video message denying everything without acknowledging any wrongdoing... it sounds like he's trying to spin the situation 😒. and melissa gilbert standing by her husband despite all these allegations? it's hard to understand why she wouldn't be speaking out more about this 🤔. anyway, let's just hope that justice is served in this case and that timothy busfield faces the consequences of his actions 👮‍♂️.
 
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