Judge tosses Timothy Busfield's indictment on child sexual abuse charges

District Court Judge Joseph Montano on Friday granted Basfield's request to dismiss the grand jury indictment. Prosecutors can refile the case.

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A New Mexico judge on Friday dismissed actor/director Timothy Busfield's indictment on child sexual abuse charges.

District Court Judge Joseph Montano granted Basfield's motion to dismiss the grand jury indictment.

"However, the State is free to initiate a new criminal proceeding against the accused," the filing said.

Busfield was charged with four counts of criminal sexual contact with a minor.

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