Timothy Busfield accused of abuse
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Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
"The West Wing" actor Timothy Busfield was remanded without bail on child sexual abuse charges, with legal experts calling the detention common practice.
Busfield, best known for his role as Danny Concannon on "The West Wing," turned himself in to authorities in New Mexico on Tuesday on charges of alleged criminal sexual contact of a minor and child abuse, according to police and U.S. Marshals sources.
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On Thursday, Jan. 15, Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman held a press conference regarding Timothy Busfield's child sexual abuse allegations. Bregman said that the actor could face up to 15 years in prison if found guilty.
DA: "My prosecutors will fully evaluate this matter and proceed based on the evidence and in the interest of justice."