Matlock actor David Del Rio has reportedly been fired from the CBS legal drama after an alleged sexual assault involving his costar, Leah Lewis. Del Rio and Lewis play young lawyers Billy Martinez and Sarah Franklin, respectively, and share most of their scenes. The series is currently filming its second season, premiering this Sunday, October 12.
The alleged incident took place on September 26, according to Deadline, and is said to have been reported on October 2. The incident was immediately investigated by CBS Studios, sources said, and following an internal investigation, Del Rio was fired and escorted off set the same day of the report. Matlock executive producer Eric Christian Olsen was reportedly one of the people who escorted the actor off the lot.
TMZ reports that the alleged assault happened on Paramount property.
TV Insider has reached out to CBS Studios for comment.
More to come on this developing story…