"After his pretrial detention hearing in New Mexico on January 20, Timothy Busfield will be eligible to be released from jail as he awaits his trial, reports . Busfield has been accused of child sexual abuse by two minors with whom he worked on the set of The Cleaning Lady. Judge David A. Murphy ruled that the director is not a public safety risk, and he will be released after one week in jail."
""Based on the limited information I have in front of me, I'll characterize the weight of the evidence against the defendant as neutral at this point in time," Murphy stated. This was his first in-person court appearance; he wore an orange prison uniform as the prosecutors and defense gave their arguments for or against his detention. As part of the conditions of his release, he must appear in person at all court hearings and pretrial services."
Timothy Busfield became eligible for release after a January 20 pretrial detention hearing in New Mexico and will be freed after one week in jail. Two minors who worked with him on the set of The Cleaning Lady have accused him of child sexual abuse. Judge David A. Murphy ruled that Busfield is not a public safety risk and described the weight of evidence as neutral at this time. The hearing was Busfield's first in-person court appearance, during which prosecutors and defense argued detention. Release conditions include in-person court appearances, pretrial services, and restrictions on alcohol, firearms, and contact with minors.
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