Judge Tosses Timothy Busfield's Indictment
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico judge has dismissed an indictment against “West Wing” and “Field of Dreams” actor Timothy Busfield that accused him of criminal sexual contact with a child, citing prosecutorial misconduct and errors that undermined the grand jury process.
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- 16 Oct
A New Mexico judge on Friday dismissed actor/director Timothy Busfield’s indictment on child sexual abuse charges.
- 17 Oct
Prosecutors had said each count in the indictment carried a possible penalty of six years in prison that could be enhanced.
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17 Oct Child sex abuse charges against actor Timothy Busfield dismissed by judge
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