Judge dismisses Timothy Busfield child abuse charges over prosecutorial misconduct
A New Mexico judge dismissed child sexual abuse charges against West Wing actor Timothy Busfield on Friday, ruling prosecutors failed to act fairly during grand jury proceedings. Judge Joseph Montano said the prosecution improperly instructed jurors on witness testimony procedures, effectively withholding witnesses the grand jury requested.
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Published 17 Oct 2026, 03:06 UTC · Updated 17 Oct 2026, 03:30 UTC
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