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‘West Wing’ actor Timothy Busfield faces heinous crime charges
Timothy Busfield, known for his role as Danny Concannon on The West Wing, is facing two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and one count of child abuse, according to New Mexico authorities.
An arrest warrant issued by the Albuquerque Police Department and obtained by People magazine on January 9, alleges that Busfield, 68, engaged in unlawful sexual conduct involving two 11-year-old siblings.
One of the minors claimed the alleged abuse began when he was 7 years old.
The investigation began on November 1, 2024, after a doctor at the University of New Mexico Hospital reported suspected abuse.
The children’s parents told police the boys were child actors who met Busfield on the set of the FOX series The Cleaning Lady, where he served as a director.
“It was reported that Timothy would tell his children to call him ‘Uncle Tim,’” the warrant states.
According to the warrant, a therapist later diagnosed one child with moderate PTSD and anxiety. The document alleges Busfield “had touched and rubbed his p***s 3 or 4 times and appeared to be ashamed.”
“[Victim] said he was afraid to tell anyone because Tim was the Director, and he feared Tim would get mad at him,” the warrant states.
Busfield denied inappropriate conduct, telling investigators, “It’s not allowed at all… There would never be a weird moment about it.”
Officer Marvin Kirk Brown wrote in the warrant, “In my training and experience, pedophiles often infiltrate families under a trusted role.”
Busfield allegedly acknowledged Warner Bros. conducted an outside investigation following complaints.
Al Jazeera English’s live broadcast was interrupted by an emergency missile alert following Iran’s retaliatory strikes on U.S. bases in the Middle East.
The media outlet shared the video of the incident on TikTok, which quickly went viral, amassing over 12 million views in just a few hours.
The 42-second video clip shows a guest speaking with anchor Folly Bah Thibault when their conversation suddenly gets interrupted by buzzer alarm sounds.
Folly explained that it was the emergency alert residents in Doha receive on their phones during urgent situations.
She added, “The national emergency alert system has gone off here in Qatar,” and quoted the Qatar Defence Ministry, stating that an Iranian missile had been intercepted.
This comes after Iran retaliated against the U.S.-Israel strikes dubbed Operation Epic Fury by the U.S. and Operation Roaring Lion by Israel.
Iran launched barrages of missiles at the U.S. bases across the Middle East, including in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kuwait, and Jordan.
Netizens praised the anchor for keeping her composure in an emergency situation. One user commented, “The interviewer lady is so professional, she’s the best.” Another said, “How is she so calm?”
A third user expressed disbelief, writing, “I cannot believe this is happening. It is terrifying.”
- Petroleum Division notifies new prices.
- Petrol price set at Rs266.17 per litre.
- Diesel raised by Rs5.16 to Rs280.86 per litre.
The federal government increased the price of petrol by Rs8 per litre for the next fortnight, starting from March 1.
In a notification, the Petroleum Division announced that the price of petrol has been increased to Rs266.17 per litre, up from Rs258.17.
Similarly, the price of diesel has been raised by Rs5.16 to Rs280.86 per litre, compared with the previous rate of Rs275.7.
Petrol is mainly used by commuters in small vehicles, rickshaws and two-wheelers. Higher fuel prices significantly impact the budgets of middle and lower-middle class households, who rely on petrol for daily travel.
On the other hand, a significant portion of the transport sector relies on high-speed diesel.
Its price is considered inflationary since it is predominantly used in heavy goods transport vehicles, trucks, buses, trains, and agricultural machinery such as tractors, tube wells, and threshers.
The consumption of high-speed diesel particularly contributes to the increased prices of vegetables and other food items.
The Duke of Edinburgh hosted an elegant luncheon at Lancaster House on February 25, bringing together the foreign ministers of Central Asia in a rare gathering.
The event saw ministers from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan convene under one roof, with HRH at the centre of discussions highlighting the UK’s ongoing engagement with the region.
The luncheon wasn’t also served as an inspiring platform for young Central Asian students, who were given the opportunity to meet the Duke and hear firsthand about the UK’s initiatives in education, cultural exchange, and international collaboration.
Programs such as Chevening, El‑Yurt Umidi, and the Oxford Hub were spotlighted as pillars supporting talent, leadership, and global connections in the region.
Duchess Sophie’s husband engaged warmly with attendees, fielding questions from both ministers and students alike.
Joining HRH were the five Central Asian foreign ministers alongside Lord Alderdice, adding an extra layer of gravitas to a luncheon that blended diplomacy, education, and international friendship.
Al Jazeera broadcast interrupted by emergency missile alert in Qatar
Govt increases petrol price by Rs8 per litre for next fortnight
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