New Mexico Judge Tosses Indictment Against Actor Timothy Busfield

A New Mexico judge has dismissed an indictment against actor and director Timothy Busfield on four counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor. The ruling, issued on October 16, 2026, stated that prosecutors "failed to act in a fair and impartial manner."

Busfield, known for his role in "The West Wing," was indicted by a grand jury in New Mexico in February. The case is a developing story, with further updates expected.