On January 9, 2026, actor Timothy Busfield was charged with three felonies in New Mexico, focusing attention on safeguards for children in entertainment.
Prosecutors said the Timothy Busfield arrest stems from alleged conduct on The Cleaning Lady set in Albuquerque between 2022 and 2024.
Charges include two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and one count of child abuse.
Busfield turned himself in on January 14 and was held without bond.
Prosecutors disclosed additional allegations from a second family, and investigators reviewed his access to minors across professional settings.
Court documents cite a makeup artist’s account and observations by medical professionals.
The investigation has renewed debate over enforcement of child-protection protocols on productions.