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Prosecution did not act in fair and impartial way in grand jury proceedings, judge rules, after West Wing actor charged with groping young boy on TV setA state court ⁠judge in New Mexico has dismissed charges of child sexual abuse against West Wing actor and director Timothy Busfield, saying the prosecution did not act in a ⁠fair and impartial manner during grand jury proceedings.Judge Joseph Montano said prosecutors could pursue new charges against Busfield. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/17/child-sex-abuse-charges-against-actor-timothy-busfield-dismissed-by-judge" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer ugc" target="_blank">Continue reading...</a>

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