Timothy Busfield was indicted on child sex abuse charges by a grand jury in New Mexico on Friday, February 6. Busfield, 68, was specifically indicted on four counts of criminal sexual contact of a child, the Bernalillo County District Attorney's office said in a press release obtained by Us Weekly. "As with all criminal proceedings, Mr. Busfield is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law," Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman said in a statement via Facebook. "This case will proceed through the judicial process and is expected to move forward to trial." The case is expected to be prosecuted by the Special Victims Unit of the Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office. Who Is Timothy Busfield Married To? Inside the Actor's Romantic History "The Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office remains committed to doing everything possible to protect children and ensure justice for victims," the statement continued. Soon after Busfield was indicted, his attorney, Larry Stein, released a statement maintaining his client's innocence. "The indictment was not unexpected. As the saying goes, a grand jury will indict a ham sandwich, Stein shared. "What is deeply concerning is that the District Attorney is choosing to proceed on a case that is fundamentally unsound and cannot be proven at trial. The detention hearing exposed fatal weaknesses in the State's evidence - gaps that no amount of charging decisions can cure. This prosecution appears driven by something other than the facts or the law. Mr. Busfield will fight these charges at every stage and looks forward to testing the State's case in open court - where evidence matters - not behind closed doors." Busfield was accused of touching a child actor inappropriately in incidents that allegedly occurred between late 2022 and early 2024, according to the Albuquerque Police Department affidavit obtained by Us in January 2026. In an interview with police during the investigation, Busfield denied that there was anything "weird" about his interactions with the children on set, according to the criminal complaint. Busfield later surrendered himself to law enforcement in New Mexico on January 13, days after his arrest warrant was issued. Timothy Busfield Steven Ferdman/Getty Images "He didn't do anything wrong," Stein claimed in a statement to NBC News after Busfield surrendered to the police. "These accusations are false as the investigator from the independent law firm found." The actor also denied any wrongdoing and claimed in a video that he will "confront these lies" brought against him. "They're horrible. They're all lies, and I did not do anything to those little boys," Busfield claimed in the video shared with TMZ last month. "I'm going to fight it. I'm going to fight it with a great team, and I'm going to be exonerated. I know I am because this is all so wrong and all lies." The Cleaning Lady director's wife, Melissa Gilbert, has stood by him during the legal scandal. (The duo have been married since 2013. While they don't share any biological children together, they each became parents in previous relationships.) "During this period, her focus is on supporting and caring for their very large family, as they navigate this moment," Gilbert's rep said in a statement to Us on January 13. "Melissa stands with and supports her husband and will address the public at an appropriate time. We ask that their privacy be respected." Timothy Busfield's Child Sexual Abuse Case Hinges on 1 Major Factor Since news broke of his arrest warrant, Busfield was dropped from his talent agency, Innovative Artists. According to the Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office, Busfield could face up to 15 years in prison if convicted. "The DA's office in Albuquerque takes very seriously these type of charges, just like we do all the cases. Our job is to hold people accountable and that's what we do," Bregman stated during a press conference. "I have personally tried cases of child abuse and sexual assault and ... we hold everybody accountable and they are extremely serious." If you or someone you know is experiencing child abuse, call or text Child Help Hotline at 1-800-422-4453.