An arrest warrant has been issued for actor and director Timothy Busfield in Albuquerque, N. Mex.
Busfield, best known for roles in Field of Dreams and the TV drama thirtysomething (which earned him an Emmy), is married to Little House on the Prairie actress Melissa Gilbert.
The court documents allegedly show Busfield is facing two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and an open count of child abuse and that the sexual contact charges allegedly involve a child under 13.
It’s important to keep the basics straight here: a warrant and charges are not a conviction. At this stage, the allegations have not been proven in court.
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The Court Documents
Allegedly, one of the children law enforcement spoke to said Busfield touched them inappropriately at the age of 7. Albuquerque police began an investigation in November 2024, tied to a response at University of New Mexico Hospital, where staff told police it appeared the children were groomed, per court documents.
The court documents reportedly say the children did not disclose sexual contact at the hospital, but did describe “Uncle Tim” tickling them on the stomach and legs even though they didn’t like it.
Busfield has worked steadily for decades, both on-screen and behind the camera. He’s widely associated with thirtysomething, and his film credits include titles like Field of Dreams, plus other well-known movies from the ’80s and ’90s.
Fans React
The news quickly spilled onto social media, where reaction ranged from shock to anger. Some users expressed sympathy for Gilbert, while others emphasized that public figures should not be treated differently under the law.
“No one should be above the law,” one commenter wrote, while another said they were “so sad for his wife Melissa Gilbert.” Others focused on the seriousness of the allegations themselves, with one user writing, “Get them all.”
View this post on InstagramWhile some comments veered into speculation or political commentary, the dominant response centered on concern for those involved and calls for the legal process to play out fully.
What Happens Next
The next meaningful updates will likely come through official court proceedings or statements from Busfield’s representatives. Until then, anything beyond what’s in the charging documents is speculation.
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