Attorneys for Emmy Award-winning actor Timothy Busfield presented arguments in court on Friday, advocating for his release while he awaits trial on child sex abuse charges. The defense cited an independent investigation that challenges the state’s case, noted the accusers’ parents’ history of fraud and dishonesty, and highlighted that Busfield successfully passed a polygraph test.

Busfield is currently being held without bond following his initial court appearance on Wednesday. This comes just a day after he voluntarily surrendered to authorities in response to allegations that he inappropriately touched a minor during the production of a television series he was directing in New Mexico.

A detention hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, where a judge will decide if Busfield will remain in custody pending the trial.

Last week, Albuquerque police issued an arrest warrant for Busfield, charging him with two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and one count of child abuse.

The criminal complaint alleges that the incidents took place on the set of “The Cleaning Lady,” a series filmed in Albuquerque.

In a video shared before turning himself in, Busfield called the allegations lies. Busfield, who is married to actor Melissa Gilbert, is known for appearances in “The West Wing,” “Field of Dreams” and “Thirtysomething.”

According to the criminal complaint, an investigator with the police department says the child reported Busfield touched him on private areas over his clothing on one occasion when he was 7 years old and another time when he was 8.

The boy’s twin brother told authorities he was also touched by Busfield, but did not specify where. He said he didn’t say anything because he didn’t want to get in trouble.

Busfield’s attorneys said in court filings that the allegations against him emerged only after the boys lost their role in the TV show, creating a financial and retaliatory motive.

The filings detailed what the attorneys said was a history of fraud by both the father and mother.

They cited an investigation by Warner Bros. into the allegations, which they said prosecutors didn’t include in their criminal complaint, found the allegations unfounded.

Independent witnesses supported the report’s conclusions, the court filings said.

Busfield also submitted letters vouching for his character. His passing of the polygraph test aligns with the other information submitted, his attorneys said.

Legal experts say New Mexico is among a few states that allow polygraph evidence in criminal cases, but a judge has final say over whether one can be used.

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