What allegations are Timothy Busfield facing?

Timothy Busfield is accused of fondling twin brothers who worked as child actors on his TV series, 'The Cleaning Lady'.

Why is Warner Bros. involved in the Timothy Busfield investigation?

Warner Bros. is involved because they produced 'The Cleaning Lady,' and police claim the studio obstructed their investigation into Busfield's alleged misconduct.

When did Timothy Busfield turn himself in?

Timothy Busfield turned himself in to authorities in Albuquerque on a Tuesday, four days after an arrest warrant was issued.

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Warner Bros. Accused of Shielding Actor in Abuse Probe

16 Jan

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Summary

Police claim Warner Bros. obstructed a child sexual abuse investigation.
Actor Timothy Busfield surrendered to authorities after an arrest warrant.
Studio allegedly delayed providing information to investigators for months.

Warner Bros. Accused of Shielding Actor in Abuse Probe

Authorities allege that Warner Bros. hampered a criminal investigation into actor Timothy Busfield for three months, as he faces charges of fondling child actors. Police in Albuquerque claim the studio obstructed their efforts to obtain information, with one officer stating they were treated poorly and employees expressed fear of retaliation. Busfield, 68, surrendered to authorities in Albuquerque on Tuesday, four days after an arrest warrant was issued.

The affidavit supporting the warrant details how Warner Bros. allegedly delayed compliance with a court order for an independent investigation report, taking almost three months. Prosecutors criticized the studio for failing to interview key witnesses and for creating an environment where crew members feared speaking out about Busfield's alleged behavior. The DA's office argued that the studio's "delayed and limited cooperation" created institutional barriers enabling misconduct.