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

Video Timothy Busfield’s first court appearance will focus on whether he’s released: legal expert New Mexico criminal defense attorney John W. Day told Fox News Digital that Timothy Busfield will appear before a judge after turning himself in to authorities following an arrest warrant in connection with child sex abuse charges.

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

District Court Judge Joseph Montano granted Busfield's motion to throw out the grand jury indictment.

"The State, however, remains free to institute new criminal proceedings against Defendant," the filing reads.

Busfield had been indicted on four counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

Brie Stimson is a Los Angeles-based entertainment and breaking news writer for Fox News Digital.

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