New Mexico judge tosses charges against actor Timothy Busfield, citing prosecutor misconduct

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.

New Mexico judge tosses charges against actor Timothy Busfield, citing prosecutor misconduct

TL;DR

  • An indictment against actor Timothy Busfield was dismissed by a New Mexico judge.
  • The charges against Busfield involved criminal sexual contact with a child.
  • The dismissal was attributed to prosecutorial misconduct and errors in the grand jury process.