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

District Court Judge Joseph Montano granted Busfield's motion to throw out the grand jury indictment on Friday. Prosecutors can refile.

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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.

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

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Brie Stimson is a Los Angeles-based entertainment and breaking news writer for Fox News Digital.

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Friday, October 16, 2026

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