Timothy Busfield‘s arrest warrant is not the primary time he is been embroiled in authorized drama concerning allegations of kid sexual abuse — a decide orderedthe actor to pay $150K for an unsuccessful defamation lawsuit years in the past.

This is the deal … again in 1996, Busfield filed a lawsuit in opposition to the regulation agency Messerli & Kramer, claiming they made up a narrative about him sexually assaulting a 17-year-old lady whereas capturing the 1994 film “Little Massive League,” based on a report from Deseret Information printed on the time.

The alleged sufferer was an additional on the movie, which Busfield starred in … and he reportedly settled the lawsuit for an undisclosed quantity.

As you understand … prosecutors in New Mexico have issued a warrant for Busfield’s arrest, alleging he sexually abused two underage boys whereas filming “The Cleansing Woman.”

Police in Albuquerque informed us they began investigating Busfield in late 2024 … and the warrant was issued Friday. We’re informed cops hope the actor turns himself in.

Busfield is married to actress Melissa Gilbert … who spoke out in opposition to little one intercourse abuse just some weeks earlier than the warrant was issued.