Child sex abuse charges against actor Timothy Busfield dismissed by judge
Prosecution did not act in fair and impartial way in grand jury proceedings, judge rules, after West Wing actor charged with groping young boy on TV set
TL;DR
- Charges of child sexual abuse against actor Timothy Busfield were dismissed by a New Mexico state court judge.
- Judge Joseph Montano cited the prosecution's failure to act in a fair and impartial manner during grand jury proceedings.
- The actor denied allegations of improperly touching two young boys on the set of 'The Cleaning Lady'.
- The judge ruled that prosecutors could pursue new charges.
- The ruling highlighted procedural errors, including misinstruction to grand jurors regarding witness testimony.