Timothy Busfield Turns Himself In Amid Abuse Charges
On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, actor and director Timothy Busfield turned himself in to authorities in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in connection with serious accusations that have surfaced about his behavior on the set of The Cleaning Lady.
It’s a situation that’s changing day by day, as more details come to light from police and legal filings.
Actor Timothy Busfield Denies Allegations as He Turns Himself In
Last week, authorities in Albuquerque issued an Albuquerque arrest warrant for Timothy Busfield after an investigation into alleged misconduct on the set of the Fox drama The Cleaning Lady.
That warrant charged him with New Mexico criminal sexual contact charges, including two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and one count of child abuse.
A few days after the warrant was made public, Timothy turned himself in to the Albuquerque Police Department.
He was booked into the Metropolitan Detention Center in Bernalillo County and appeared in booking photos released by the authorities.
What the Allegations Say
The allegations focus on interactions with 11-year-old twin boys who were child actors on The Cleaning Lady, forming the core of the Timothy Busfield child sex abuse allegations now under investigation.
The complaint, part of the legal record, says different incidents took place over a period of time, starting when one of the boys was as young as seven.
Reportedly, the conduct involved inappropriate touching that the children later described to counselors and parents.
Timothy has strongly denied the accusations, telling reporters in a video that the claims are “lies” and that he plans to fight them with his legal team.
The Cleaning Lady and the Case’s Background
These events have put a spotlight on The Cleaning Lady allegations against Busfield because the alleged incidents are connected to the set of that series.
According to reports, the investigation started after a doctor at the University of New Mexico Hospital alerted police to a concern about possible abuse in late 2024.
The case then moved forward over the next year, culminating in the arrest warrant earlier this month.
Warner Bros. Television, which produced the show, says it takes misconduct claims seriously and fully cooperated with the authorities, although its own internal review didn’t find evidence supporting the allegations at the time.
Support From Family
Amid these allegations, Melissa Gilbert is supporting Timothy Busfield, publicly and privately.
Gilbert, his wife since 2013, has not spoken at length publicly, but has been reported to be standing by him and focusing on their family while the legal process unfolds.
Her representative emphasized that she is honoring requests from his legal team and will speak when appropriate.
Gilbert also stepped back from social media as the case grew, and her lifestyle brand issued a separate statement noting the seriousness of the situation, while distancing the business from the legal matters involving her husband.
The Road Ahead for Timothy Busfield
As of now, Timothy remains in custody in New Mexico and is facing prosecution on the sexual contact charges outlined in the warrant.
Legal experts expect hearings and a formal arraignment to happen in the coming weeks.
Because this case involves minors and ongoing legal proceedings, many records may remain sealed or only partially visible to the public.
Still, people and authorities alike are watching closely, with both supporters and critics following daily developments as the story unfolds.