Timothy Busfield is currently under investigation following allegations of sexual abuse involving a minor.

An arrest warrant was issued in New Mexico on January 9, as reported by Variety, after a child actor accused the actor and director of inappropriate touching.

The Albuquerque Police Department filed an affidavit, which Us Weekly reviewed, detailing the charges against Busfield.

According to the legal documents, the alleged incident took place on the set of the TV series The Cleaning Lady, where Busfield served as a director. The accuser and his twin brother, both child actors, were part of the show, which aired on Fox between 2022 and 2025.

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In the complaint, the child involved said the first incident of inappropriate touching of his “private areas” occurred when the minor was 7-years-old. The child accused Busfield of touching him three or four times, per the documents.

When the child was 8, Busfield allegedly touched him five or six times during a separate incident.

According to the affidavit, the boy was “very afraid of Tim and was relieved when he was off set.”

The boy also stated he “was afraid to tell anyone because Tim was the director, and he feared Tim would get mad at him.”

The child’s mother reported to Child Protective Services that the alleged abuse occurred between late 2022 and the second half of 2024, the complaint said.

According to the legal document, the child has been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety since the incidents.

The document also stated that the West Wing actor spoke to police via phone regarding the accusations against him in November 2025 and was asked if he had any “physical contact” with the children, such as picking them up or tickling them.

“Timothy said it was highly likely that he would have,” the affidavit stated, adding that Busfield described the set as a “playful environment.” The document said that Busfield added that there “would never be a weird moment about it” and that any contact would be “in front of the parents.”

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The Emmy award winner later added during the police conversation that he did not specifically recall picking up the boys at any time.

“I don’t remember those boys,” he said, per the affidavit. “No, I don’t. I don’t actually, I don’t remember it, if it happened. I don’t remember overtly tickling the boys ever, but it wouldn’t be uncommon for me.”

Us Weekly has reached out to Busfield’s representatives for comment.

The Cleaning Lady, which starred Elodie Yung, aired for four seasons on Fox before it came to an end in 2025.

Yung portrayed a Cambodian doctor in the series. The show followed her character after she came to the U.S. seeking medical treatment for her son, only to end up witnessing a mob killing. The doctor then became a cleaner for organized crime.

If you or someone you know is experiencing child abuse, call or text Child Help Hotline at 1-800-422-4453.